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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.11, 418.12 and 185.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.11, 418.12 and 185.04 is: 255.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.11 : 418.12 = 185.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.11/418.12 = 185.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.11x = 418.12 × 185.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.11x = 77,368.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,368.46/303.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.25

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