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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.09, 306.30 and 185.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.09, 306.30 and 185.19 is: 255.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.09 : 306.30 = 185.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.09/306.30 = 185.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.09x = 306.30 × 185.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.09x = 56,723.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,723.70/222.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.41

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