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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.50, 407.70 and 185.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.50, 407.70 and 185.09 is: 255.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.50 : 407.70 = 185.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.50/407.70 = 185.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.50x = 407.70 × 185.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.50x = 75,459.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,459.15/295.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.36

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