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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.90, 306.50 and 185.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.90, 306.50 and 185.24 is: 255.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.90 : 306.50 = 185.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.90/306.50 = 185.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.90x = 306.50 × 185.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.90x = 56,773.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,773.60/221.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.86

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