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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.04, 407.21 and 183.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.04, 407.21 and 183.07 is: 252.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.04 : 407.21 = 183.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.04/407.21 = 183.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.04x = 407.21 × 183.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.04x = 74,547.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,547.93/295.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.67

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