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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.96, 306.96 and 185.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.96, 306.96 and 185.60 is: 256.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.96 : 306.96 = 185.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.96/306.96 = 185.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.96x = 306.96 × 185.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.96x = 56,971.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,971.78/221.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.68

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