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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.92, 408.40 and 185.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.92, 408.40 and 185.48 is: 255.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.92 : 408.40 = 185.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.92/408.40 = 185.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.92x = 408.40 × 185.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.92x = 75,750.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,750.03/295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.98

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