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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.99, 256.64 and 119.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.99, 256.64 and 119.57 is: 164.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.99 : 256.64 = 119.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.99/256.64 = 119.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.99x = 256.64 × 119.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.99x = 30,684.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,684.56/185.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.98

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