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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.68, 418.95 and 185.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.68, 418.95 and 185.61 is: 256.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.68 : 418.95 = 185.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.68/418.95 = 185.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.68x = 418.95 × 185.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.68x = 77,761.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,761.31/303.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.06

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