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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.09, 404.66 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.09, 404.66 and 182.72 is: 252.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.09 : 404.66 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.09/404.66 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.09x = 404.66 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.09x = 73,940.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,940.94/293.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.28

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