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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.98, 406.95 and 184.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.98, 406.95 and 184.50 is: 254.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.98 : 406.95 = 184.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.98/406.95 = 184.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.98x = 406.95 × 184.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.98x = 75,082.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,082.28/294.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.53

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