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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.40, 332.04 and 185.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.40, 332.04 and 185.07 is: 277.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.40 : 332.04 = 185.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.40/332.04 = 185.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.40x = 332.04 × 185.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.40x = 61,450.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,450.64/221.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.55

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