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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.71, 406.85 and 184.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.71, 406.85 and 184.35 is: 254.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.71 : 406.85 = 184.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.71/406.85 = 184.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.71x = 406.85 × 184.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.71x = 75,002.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,002.80/294.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.50

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