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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.54, 416.28 and 185.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.54, 416.28 and 185.17 is: 255.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.54 : 416.28 = 185.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.54/416.28 = 185.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.54x = 416.28 × 185.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.54x = 77,082.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,082.57/301.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.63

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