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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.68, 303.98 and 185.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.68, 303.98 and 185.67 is: 255.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.68 : 303.98 = 185.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.68/303.98 = 185.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.68x = 303.98 × 185.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.68x = 56,439.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,439.04/220.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.75

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