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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.07, 404.64 and 182.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.07, 404.64 and 182.60 is: 252.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.07 : 404.64 = 182.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.07/404.64 = 182.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.07x = 404.64 × 182.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.07x = 73,887.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,887.26/293.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.11

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