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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.54, 406.44 and 184.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.54, 406.44 and 184.05 is: 253.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.54 : 406.44 = 184.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.54/406.44 = 184.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.54x = 406.44 × 184.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.54x = 74,805.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,805.28/294.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.97

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