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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.86, 408.46 and 185.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.86, 408.46 and 185.48 is: 256.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.86 : 408.46 = 185.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.86/408.46 = 185.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.86x = 408.46 × 185.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.86x = 75,761.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,761.16/295.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.07

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