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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.04, 407.20 and 184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.04, 407.20 and 184.56 is: 254.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.04 : 407.20 = 184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.04/407.20 = 184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.04x = 407.20 × 184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.04x = 75,152.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,152.83/295.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.72

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