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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.90, 406.83 and 184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.90, 406.83 and 184.26 is: 254.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.90 : 406.83 = 184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.90/406.83 = 184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.90x = 406.83 × 184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.90x = 74,962.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,962.50/294.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.20

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