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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.16, 407.58 and 184.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.16, 407.58 and 184.82 is: 255.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.16 : 407.58 = 184.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.16/407.58 = 184.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.16x = 407.58 × 184.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.16x = 75,328.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,328.94/295.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.21

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