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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.03, 404.61 and 181.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.03, 404.61 and 181.16 is: 250.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.03 : 404.61 = 181.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.03/404.61 = 181.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.03x = 404.61 × 181.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.03x = 73,300.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,300.50/293.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.15

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