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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.38, 407.52 and 184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.38, 407.52 and 184.92 is: 255.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.38 : 407.52 = 184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.38/407.52 = 184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.38x = 407.52 × 184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.38x = 75,356.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,356.56/295.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.12

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