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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.94, 407.28 and 184.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.94, 407.28 and 184.61 is: 254.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.94 : 407.28 = 184.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.94/407.28 = 184.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.94x = 407.28 × 184.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.94x = 75,185.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,185.00/294.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.92

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