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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.67, 406.65 and 184.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.67, 406.65 and 184.11 is: 254.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.67 : 406.65 = 184.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.67/406.65 = 184.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.67x = 406.65 × 184.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.67x = 74,868.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,868.33/294.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.08

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