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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.13, 407.21 and 184.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.13, 407.21 and 184.57 is: 254.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.13 : 407.21 = 184.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.13/407.21 = 184.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.13x = 407.21 × 184.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.13x = 75,156.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,156.81/295.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.65

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