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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293, 404.48 and 182.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293, 404.48 and 182.74 is: 252.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293 : 404.48 = 182.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293/404.48 = 182.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293x = 404.48 × 182.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293x = 73,914.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,914.68/293
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.27

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