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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.74, 406.78 and 184.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.74, 406.78 and 184.22 is: 254.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.74 : 406.78 = 184.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.74/406.78 = 184.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.74x = 406.78 × 184.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.74x = 74,937.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,937.01/294.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.25

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