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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.25, 417.23 and 185.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.25, 417.23 and 185.82 is: 256.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.25 : 417.23 = 185.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.25/417.23 = 185.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.25x = 417.23 × 185.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.25x = 77,528.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,528.75/302.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.51

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