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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.53, 406.50 and 184.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.53, 406.50 and 184.01 is: 253.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.53 : 406.50 = 184.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.53/406.50 = 184.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.53x = 406.50 × 184.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.53x = 74,800.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,800.07/294.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.96

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