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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.77, 416.52 and 185.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.77, 416.52 and 185.31 is: 255.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.77 : 416.52 = 185.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.77/416.52 = 185.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.77x = 416.52 × 185.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.77x = 77,185.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,185.32/301.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.78

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