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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.07, 306.50 and 185.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.07, 306.50 and 185.16 is: 255.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.07 : 306.50 = 185.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.07/306.50 = 185.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.07x = 306.50 × 185.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.07x = 56,751.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,751.54/222.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.56

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