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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.59, 427.22 and 185.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.59, 427.22 and 185.22 is: 255.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.59 : 427.22 = 185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.59/427.22 = 185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.59x = 427.22 × 185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.59x = 79,126.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,126.63/309.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.59

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