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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.60, 406.58 and 184.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.60, 406.58 and 184.03 is: 253.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.60 : 406.58 = 184.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.60/406.58 = 184.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.60x = 406.58 × 184.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.60x = 74,822.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,822.92/294.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.98

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