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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295, 441.86 and 184.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295, 441.86 and 184.94 is: 277.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295 : 441.86 = 184.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295/441.86 = 184.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295x = 441.86 × 184.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295x = 81,717.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,717.59/295
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.01

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