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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.64, 408.03 and 185.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.64, 408.03 and 185.14 is: 255.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.64 : 408.03 = 185.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.64/408.03 = 185.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.64x = 408.03 × 185.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.64x = 75,542.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,542.67/295.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.52

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