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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.40, 406.47 and 184.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.40, 406.47 and 184.15 is: 254.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.40 : 406.47 = 184.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.40/406.47 = 184.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.40x = 406.47 × 184.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.40x = 74,851.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,851.45/294.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.25

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