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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.89, 407.08 and 184.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.89, 407.08 and 184.52 is: 254.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.89 : 407.08 = 184.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.89/407.08 = 184.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.89x = 407.08 × 184.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.89x = 75,114.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,114.96/294.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.73

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