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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.62, 407.93 and 185.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.62, 407.93 and 185.19 is: 255.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.62 : 407.93 = 185.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.62/407.93 = 185.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.62x = 407.93 × 185.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.62x = 75,544.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,544.56/295.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.55

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