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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.08, 417 and 185.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.08, 417 and 185.80 is: 256.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.08 : 417 = 185.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.08/417 = 185.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.08x = 417 × 185.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.08x = 77,478.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,478.60/302.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.48

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