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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.13, 310.37 and 185.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.13, 310.37 and 185.65 is: 255.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.13 : 310.37 = 185.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.13/310.37 = 185.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.13x = 310.37 × 185.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.13x = 57,619.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,619.26/225.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.94

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