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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.29, 407.25 and 184.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.29, 407.25 and 184.71 is: 254.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.29 : 407.25 = 184.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.29/407.25 = 184.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.29x = 407.25 × 184.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.29x = 75,223.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,223.15/295.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.74

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