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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.71, 442.13 and 184.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.71, 442.13 and 184.95 is: 277.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.71 : 442.13 = 184.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.71/442.13 = 184.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.71x = 442.13 × 184.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.71x = 81,771.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,771.02/294.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.47

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