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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.64, 304.44 and 185.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.64, 304.44 and 185.60 is: 256.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.64 : 304.44 = 185.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.64/304.44 = 185.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.64x = 304.44 × 185.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.64x = 56,504.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,504.06/220.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.09

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