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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.92, 408.36 and 185.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.92, 408.36 and 185.40 is: 255.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.92 : 408.36 = 185.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.92/408.36 = 185.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.92x = 408.36 × 185.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.92x = 75,709.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,709.94/295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.85

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