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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.98, 408.44 and 185.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.98, 408.44 and 185.45 is: 255.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.98 : 408.44 = 185.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.98/408.44 = 185.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.98x = 408.44 × 185.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.98x = 75,745.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,745.20/295.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.91

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