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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.93, 407.04 and 184.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.93, 407.04 and 184.41 is: 254.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.93 : 407.04 = 184.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.93/407.04 = 184.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.93x = 407.04 × 184.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.93x = 75,062.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,062.25/294.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.51

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