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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.40, 407.38 and 184.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.40, 407.38 and 184.84 is: 254.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.40 : 407.38 = 184.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.40/407.38 = 184.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.40x = 407.38 × 184.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.40x = 75,300.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,300.12/295.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.91

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