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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.96, 256.60 and 148.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.96, 256.60 and 148.65 is: 205.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.96 : 256.60 = 148.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.96/256.60 = 148.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.96x = 256.60 × 148.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.96x = 38,143.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,143.59/185.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.12

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