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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.03, 407.25 and 184.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.03, 407.25 and 184.45 is: 254.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.03 : 407.25 = 184.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.03/407.25 = 184.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.03x = 407.25 × 184.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.03x = 75,117.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,117.26/295.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.61

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