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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.95, 416.69 and 185.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.95, 416.69 and 185.45 is: 255.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.95 : 416.69 = 185.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.95/416.69 = 185.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.95x = 416.69 × 185.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.95x = 77,272.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,272.15/301.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.91

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