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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.09, 257.20 and 183.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.09, 257.20 and 183.22 is: 254.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.09 : 257.20 = 183.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.09/257.20 = 183.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.09x = 257.20 × 183.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.09x = 47,123.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,123.08/185.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.60

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