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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.03, 404.27 and 182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.03, 404.27 and 182.32 is: 251.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.03 : 404.27 = 182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.03/404.27 = 182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.03x = 404.27 × 182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.03x = 73,704.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,704.58/293.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.52

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