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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.62, 408.18 and 185.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.62, 408.18 and 185.13 is: 255.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.62 : 408.18 = 185.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.62/408.18 = 185.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.62x = 408.18 × 185.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.62x = 75,566.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,566.36/295.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.62

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