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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.74, 306.99 and 185.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.74, 306.99 and 185.22 is: 276.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.74 : 306.99 = 185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.74/306.99 = 185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.74x = 306.99 × 185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.74x = 56,860.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,860.69/205.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.37

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