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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.76, 416.30 and 185.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.76, 416.30 and 185.25 is: 255.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.76 : 416.30 = 185.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.76/416.30 = 185.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.76x = 416.30 × 185.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.76x = 77,118.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,118.65/301.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.57

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