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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.93, 416.67 and 185.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.93, 416.67 and 185.50 is: 255.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.93 : 416.67 = 185.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.93/416.67 = 185.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.93x = 416.67 × 185.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.93x = 77,292.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,292.29/301.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.99

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