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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.04, 407.03 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.04, 407.03 and 184.32 is: 254.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.04 : 407.03 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.04/407.03 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.04x = 407.03 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.04x = 75,024.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,024.23/295.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.29

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