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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.62, 406.55 and 184.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.62, 406.55 and 184.19 is: 254.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.62 : 406.55 = 184.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.62/406.55 = 184.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.62x = 406.55 × 184.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.62x = 74,880.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,880.87/294.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.17

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