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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.08, 407.32 and 184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.08, 407.32 and 184.64 is: 254.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.08 : 407.32 = 184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.08/407.32 = 184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.08x = 407.32 × 184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.08x = 75,207.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,207.56/295.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.87

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