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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.20, 407.34 and 184.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.20, 407.34 and 184.77 is: 254.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.20 : 407.34 = 184.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.20/407.34 = 184.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.20x = 407.34 × 184.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.20x = 75,264.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,264.21/295.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.96

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