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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.27, 407.56 and 184.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.27, 407.56 and 184.68 is: 254.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.27 : 407.56 = 184.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.27/407.56 = 184.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.27x = 407.56 × 184.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.27x = 75,268.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,268.18/295.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.91

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