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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.25, 417.12 and 185.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.25, 417.12 and 185.88 is: 256.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.25 : 417.12 = 185.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.25/417.12 = 185.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.25x = 417.12 × 185.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.25x = 77,534.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,534.27/302.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.52

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