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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.78, 408.09 and 185.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.78, 408.09 and 185.14 is: 255.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.78 : 408.09 = 185.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.78/408.09 = 185.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.78x = 408.09 × 185.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.78x = 75,551.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,551.65/295.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.43

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