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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.66, 419.10 and 185.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.66, 419.10 and 185.62 is: 256.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.66 : 419.10 = 185.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.66/419.10 = 185.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.66x = 419.10 × 185.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.66x = 77,793.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,793.34/303.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.19

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