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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.48, 418.72 and 185.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.48, 418.72 and 185.42 is: 255.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.48 : 418.72 = 185.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.48/418.72 = 185.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.48x = 418.72 × 185.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.48x = 77,639.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,639.06/303.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.83

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