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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.45, 407.86 and 185

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.45, 407.86 and 185 is: 255.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.45 : 407.86 = 185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.45/407.86 = 185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.45x = 407.86 × 185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.45x = 75,454.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,454.10/295.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.39

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