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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.66, 408.35 and 185.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.66, 408.35 and 185.23 is: 255.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.66 : 408.35 = 185.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.66/408.35 = 185.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.66x = 408.35 × 185.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.66x = 75,636.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,636.72/295.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.83

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