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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.32, 407.67 and 184.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.32, 407.67 and 184.77 is: 255.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.32 : 407.67 = 184.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.32/407.67 = 184.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.32x = 407.67 × 184.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.32x = 75,325.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,325.19/295.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.06

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