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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.57, 407.93 and 184.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.57, 407.93 and 184.96 is: 255.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.57 : 407.93 = 184.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.57/407.93 = 184.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.57x = 407.93 × 184.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.57x = 75,450.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,450.73/295.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.27

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