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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.85, 408.24 and 185.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.85, 408.24 and 185.29 is: 255.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.85 : 408.24 = 185.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.85/408.24 = 185.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.85x = 408.24 × 185.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.85x = 75,641.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,641.77/295.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.67

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