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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.91, 338.25 and 185.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.91, 338.25 and 185.81 is: 278.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.91 : 338.25 = 185.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.91/338.25 = 185.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.91x = 338.25 × 185.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.91x = 62,850.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,850.23/225.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.21

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