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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.52, 418.80 and 185.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.52, 418.80 and 185.56 is: 256.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.52 : 418.80 = 185.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.52/418.80 = 185.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.52x = 418.80 × 185.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.52x = 77,712.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,712.53/303.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.04

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