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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.29, 407.36 and 184.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.29, 407.36 and 184.83 is: 254.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.29 : 407.36 = 184.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.29/407.36 = 184.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.29x = 407.36 × 184.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.29x = 75,291.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,291.42/295.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.97

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