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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.62, 416.02 and 185.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.62, 416.02 and 185.24 is: 255.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.62 : 416.02 = 185.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.62/416.02 = 185.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.62x = 416.02 × 185.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.62x = 77,063.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,063.54/301.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.50

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