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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.64, 416.32 and 185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.64, 416.32 and 185.28 is: 255.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.64 : 416.32 = 185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.64/416.32 = 185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.64x = 416.32 × 185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.64x = 77,135.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,135.77/301.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.72

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