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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.59, 406.27 and 184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.59, 406.27 and 184.07 is: 253.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.59 : 406.27 = 184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.59/406.27 = 184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.59x = 406.27 × 184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.59x = 74,781.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,781.20/294.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.85

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