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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.84, 406.98 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.84, 406.98 and 184.44 is: 254.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.84 : 406.98 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.84/406.98 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.84x = 406.98 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.84x = 75,063.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,063.39/294.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.59

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