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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.94, 408.66 and 185.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.94, 408.66 and 185.61 is: 256.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.94 : 408.66 = 185.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.94/408.66 = 185.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.94x = 408.66 × 185.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.94x = 75,851.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,851.38/295.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.31

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