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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.87, 408.23 and 185.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.87, 408.23 and 185.22 is: 255.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.87 : 408.23 = 185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.87/408.23 = 185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.87x = 408.23 × 185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.87x = 75,609.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,609.39/295.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.55

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