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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.01, 407.36 and 184.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.01, 407.36 and 184.67 is: 255.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.01 : 407.36 = 184.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.01/407.36 = 184.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.01x = 407.36 × 184.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.01x = 75,227.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,227.12/295.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.00

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