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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.42, 415.97 and 185.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.42, 415.97 and 185.05 is: 255.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.42 : 415.97 = 185.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.42/415.97 = 185.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.42x = 415.97 × 185.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.42x = 76,975.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,975.25/301.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.38

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