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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.07, 407.28 and 184.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.07, 407.28 and 184.49 is: 254.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.07 : 407.28 = 184.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.07/407.28 = 184.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.07x = 407.28 × 184.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.07x = 75,139.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,139.09/295.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.65

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