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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.72, 306.56 and 184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.72, 306.56 and 184 is: 253.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.72 : 306.56 = 184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.72/306.56 = 184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.72x = 306.56 × 184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.72x = 56,407.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,407.04/222.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.26

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