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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.88, 416.79 and 185.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.88, 416.79 and 185.64 is: 256.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.88 : 416.79 = 185.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.88/416.79 = 185.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.88x = 416.79 × 185.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.88x = 77,372.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,372.90/301.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.31

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