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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.00, 416.95 and 185.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.00, 416.95 and 185.63 is: 256.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.00 : 416.95 = 185.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.00/416.95 = 185.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.00x = 416.95 × 185.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.00x = 77,395.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,395.88/302.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.28

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