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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293, 404.56 and 182.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293, 404.56 and 182.52 is: 252.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293 : 404.56 = 182.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293/404.56 = 182.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293x = 404.56 × 182.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293x = 73,840.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,840.29/293
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.01

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