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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.46, 407.78 and 184.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.46, 407.78 and 184.86 is: 255.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.46 : 407.78 = 184.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.46/407.78 = 184.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.46x = 407.78 × 184.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.46x = 75,381.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,381.29/295.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.14

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