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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.68, 416.16 and 185.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.68, 416.16 and 185.04 is: 255.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.68 : 416.16 = 185.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.68/416.16 = 185.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.68x = 416.16 × 185.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.68x = 77,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,006.25/301.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.26

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