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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.60, 406.44 and 184.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.60, 406.44 and 184.04 is: 253.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.60 : 406.44 = 184.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.60/406.44 = 184.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.60x = 406.44 × 184.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.60x = 74,801.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,801.22/294.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.91

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