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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225, 310.05 and 185.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225, 310.05 and 185.54 is: 255.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225 : 310.05 = 185.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225/310.05 = 185.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225x = 310.05 × 185.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225x = 57,525.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,525.13/225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.67

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