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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.94, 406.97 and 184.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.94, 406.97 and 184.38 is: 254.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.94 : 406.97 = 184.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.94/406.97 = 184.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.94x = 406.97 × 184.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.94x = 75,036.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,036.41/294.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.41

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