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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.01, 416.66 and 185.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.01, 416.66 and 185.37 is: 255.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.01 : 416.66 = 185.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.01/416.66 = 185.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.01x = 416.66 × 185.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.01x = 77,235.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,235.34/302.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.74

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