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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.84, 408.39 and 185.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.84, 408.39 and 185.34 is: 255.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.84 : 408.39 = 185.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.84/408.39 = 185.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.84x = 408.39 × 185.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.84x = 75,690.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,690.58/295.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.85

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