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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.06, 407.09 and 184.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.06, 407.09 and 184.50 is: 254.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.06 : 407.09 = 184.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.06/407.09 = 184.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.06x = 407.09 × 184.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.06x = 75,108.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,108.11/295.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.55

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