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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.16, 310.74 and 185.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.16, 310.74 and 185.80 is: 256.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.16 : 310.74 = 185.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.16/310.74 = 185.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.16x = 310.74 × 185.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.16x = 57,735.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,735.49/225.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.42

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