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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.13, 417.02 and 185.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.13, 417.02 and 185.63 is: 256.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.13 : 417.02 = 185.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.13/417.02 = 185.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.13x = 417.02 × 185.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.13x = 77,408.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,408.41/302.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.21

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