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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.14, 306.28 and 184.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.14, 306.28 and 184.79 is: 254.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.14 : 306.28 = 184.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.14/306.28 = 184.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.14x = 306.28 × 184.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.14x = 56,597.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,597.48/222.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.78

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