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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.47, 407.59 and 184.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.47, 407.59 and 184.93 is: 255.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.47 : 407.59 = 184.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.47/407.59 = 184.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.47x = 407.59 × 184.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.47x = 75,374.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,374.41/295.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.10

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