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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.01, 256.65 and 141.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.01, 256.65 and 141.74 is: 195.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.01 : 256.65 = 141.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.01/256.65 = 141.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.01x = 256.65 × 141.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.01x = 36,375.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,375.58/186.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.56

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