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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.82, 304.29 and 185.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.82, 304.29 and 185.85 is: 256.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.82 : 304.29 = 185.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.82/304.29 = 185.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.82x = 304.29 × 185.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.82x = 56,552.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,552.30/220.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.11

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