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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.15, 407.45 and 184.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.15, 407.45 and 184.79 is: 255.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.15 : 407.45 = 184.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.15/407.45 = 184.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.15x = 407.45 × 184.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.15x = 75,289.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,289.72/295.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.09

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