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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.80, 408.26 and 185.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.80, 408.26 and 185.40 is: 255.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.80 : 408.26 = 185.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.80/408.26 = 185.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.80x = 408.26 × 185.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.80x = 75,691.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,691.40/295.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.89

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