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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.47, 407.72 and 184.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.47, 407.72 and 184.91 is: 255.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.47 : 407.72 = 184.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.47/407.72 = 184.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.47x = 407.72 × 184.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.47x = 75,388.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,388.54/295.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.15

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