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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.73, 416.35 and 185.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.73, 416.35 and 185.27 is: 255.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.73 : 416.35 = 185.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.73/416.35 = 185.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.73x = 416.35 × 185.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.73x = 77,137.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,137.16/301.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.65

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