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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.78, 406.87 and 184.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.78, 406.87 and 184.19 is: 254.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.78 : 406.87 = 184.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.78/406.87 = 184.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.78x = 406.87 × 184.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.78x = 74,941.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,941.39/294.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.23

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