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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.64, 416.12 and 185.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.64, 416.12 and 185.27 is: 255.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.64 : 416.12 = 185.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.64/416.12 = 185.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.64x = 416.12 × 185.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.64x = 77,091.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,091.55/301.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.58

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