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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.68, 408.04 and 185.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.68, 408.04 and 185.10 is: 255.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.68 : 408.04 = 185.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.68/408.04 = 185.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.68x = 408.04 × 185.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.68x = 75,528.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,528.20/295.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.44

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