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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.80, 416.34 and 185.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.80, 416.34 and 185.34 is: 255.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.80 : 416.34 = 185.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.80/416.34 = 185.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.80x = 416.34 × 185.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.80x = 77,164.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,164.46/301.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.68

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