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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.60, 406.13 and 184.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.60, 406.13 and 184.01 is: 253.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.60 : 406.13 = 184.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.60/406.13 = 184.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.60x = 406.13 × 184.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.60x = 74,730.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,730.41/294.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.67

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