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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.03, 404.49 and 182.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.03, 404.49 and 182.45 is: 251.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.03 : 404.49 = 182.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.03/404.49 = 182.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.03x = 404.49 × 182.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.03x = 73,799.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,799.20/293.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.85

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