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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.26, 303.72 and 185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.26, 303.72 and 185.28 is: 255.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.26 : 303.72 = 185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.26/303.72 = 185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.26x = 303.72 × 185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.26x = 56,273.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,273.24/220.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.49

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