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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.01, 407.19 and 184.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.01, 407.19 and 184.42 is: 254.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.01 : 407.19 = 184.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.01/407.19 = 184.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.01x = 407.19 × 184.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.01x = 75,093.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,093.98/295.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.55

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