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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.80, 313.27 and 185.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.80, 313.27 and 185.86 is: 256.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.80 : 313.27 = 185.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.80/313.27 = 185.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.80x = 313.27 × 185.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.80x = 58,224.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,224.29/226.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.72

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