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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.58, 416.10 and 185.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.58, 416.10 and 185.06 is: 255.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.58 : 416.10 = 185.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.58/416.10 = 185.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.58x = 416.10 × 185.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.58x = 77,003.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,003.47/301.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.33

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