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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.27, 407.65 and 184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.27, 407.65 and 184.80 is: 255.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.27 : 407.65 = 184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.27/407.65 = 184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.27x = 407.65 × 184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.27x = 75,333.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,333.72/295.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.14

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