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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.86, 406.87 and 184.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.86, 406.87 and 184.31 is: 254.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.86 : 406.87 = 184.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.86/406.87 = 184.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.86x = 406.87 × 184.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.86x = 74,990.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,990.21/294.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.32

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