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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.14, 407.13 and 184.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.14, 407.13 and 184.55 is: 254.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.14 : 407.13 = 184.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.14/407.13 = 184.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.14x = 407.13 × 184.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.14x = 75,133.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,133.81/295.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.57

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