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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.89, 312.71 and 185.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.89, 312.71 and 185.18 is: 255.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.89 : 312.71 = 185.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.89/312.71 = 185.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.89x = 312.71 × 185.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.89x = 57,905.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,905.15/226.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.21

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