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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.91, 407.16 and 184.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.91, 407.16 and 184.48 is: 254.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.91 : 407.16 = 184.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.91/407.16 = 184.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.91x = 407.16 × 184.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.91x = 75,111.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,111.86/294.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.70

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