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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.75, 406.76 and 184.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.75, 406.76 and 184.19 is: 254.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.75 : 406.76 = 184.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.75/406.76 = 184.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.75x = 406.76 × 184.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.75x = 74,919.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,919.52/294.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.18

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