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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.85, 408.27 and 185.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.85, 408.27 and 185.39 is: 255.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.85 : 408.27 = 185.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.85/408.27 = 185.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.85x = 408.27 × 185.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.85x = 75,688.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,688.32/295.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.83

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