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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.11, 416.94 and 185.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.11, 416.94 and 185.69 is: 256.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.11 : 416.94 = 185.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.11/416.94 = 185.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.11x = 416.94 × 185.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.11x = 77,421.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,421.59/302.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.27

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