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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.35, 407.91 and 184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.35, 407.91 and 184.92 is: 255.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.35 : 407.91 = 184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.35/407.91 = 184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.35x = 407.91 × 184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.35x = 75,430.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,430.72/295.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.39

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