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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.98, 408.29 and 185.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.98, 408.29 and 185.26 is: 255.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.98 : 408.29 = 185.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.98/408.29 = 185.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.98x = 408.29 × 185.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.98x = 75,640.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,640.58/295.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.56

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