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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.02, 416.61 and 185.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.02, 416.61 and 185.50 is: 255.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.02 : 416.61 = 185.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.02/416.61 = 185.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.02x = 416.61 × 185.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.02x = 77,281.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,281.16/302.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.88

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