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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.01, 403.94 and 182.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.01, 403.94 and 182.41 is: 251.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.01 : 403.94 = 182.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.01/403.94 = 182.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.01x = 403.94 × 182.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.01x = 73,681.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,681.12/293.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.47

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