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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.69, 406.71 and 184.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.69, 406.71 and 184.17 is: 254.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.69 : 406.71 = 184.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.69/406.71 = 184.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.69x = 406.71 × 184.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.69x = 74,903.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,903.78/294.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.18

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