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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.88, 416.53 and 185.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.88, 416.53 and 185.38 is: 255.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.88 : 416.53 = 185.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.88/416.53 = 185.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.88x = 416.53 × 185.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.88x = 77,216.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,216.33/301.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.78

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