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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.69, 406.76 and 184.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.69, 406.76 and 184.09 is: 254.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.69 : 406.76 = 184.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.69/406.76 = 184.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.69x = 406.76 × 184.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.69x = 74,880.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,880.45/294.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.10

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