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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.08, 404.40 and 182.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.08, 404.40 and 182.64 is: 252.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.08 : 404.40 = 182.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.08/404.40 = 182.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.08x = 404.40 × 182.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.08x = 73,859.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,859.62/293.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.01

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