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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.08, 303.03 and 185.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.08, 303.03 and 185.25 is: 255.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.08 : 303.03 = 185.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.08/303.03 = 185.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.08x = 303.03 × 185.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.08x = 56,136.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,136.31/220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.07

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