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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.70, 332.55 and 185.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.70, 332.55 and 185.70 is: 278.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.70 : 332.55 = 185.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.70/332.55 = 185.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.70x = 332.55 × 185.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.70x = 61,754.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,754.54/221.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.55

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