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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.49, 416.06 and 185.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.49, 416.06 and 185.05 is: 255.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.49 : 416.06 = 185.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.49/416.06 = 185.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.49x = 416.06 × 185.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.49x = 76,988.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,988.90/301.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.37

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