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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.25, 407.33 and 184.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.25, 407.33 and 184.53 is: 254.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.25 : 407.33 = 184.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.25/407.33 = 184.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.25x = 407.33 × 184.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.25x = 75,163.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,163.61/295.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.58

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