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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.87, 312.83 and 185.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.87, 312.83 and 185.30 is: 255.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.87 : 312.83 = 185.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.87/312.83 = 185.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.87x = 312.83 × 185.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.87x = 57,964.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,964.91/226.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.50

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