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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.72, 416.16 and 185.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.72, 416.16 and 185.26 is: 255.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.72 : 416.16 = 185.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.72/416.16 = 185.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.72x = 416.16 × 185.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.72x = 77,097.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,097.80/301.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.53

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