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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.61, 459.04 and 185.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.61, 459.04 and 185.30 is: 255.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.61 : 459.04 = 185.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.61/459.04 = 185.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.61x = 459.04 × 185.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.61x = 85,057.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,057.35/332.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.73

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