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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.82, 406.69 and 184.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.82, 406.69 and 184.34 is: 254.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.82 : 406.69 = 184.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.82/406.69 = 184.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.82x = 406.69 × 184.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.82x = 74,969.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,969.79/294.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.29

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