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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.12, 404.32 and 181.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.12, 404.32 and 181.06 is: 249.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.12 : 404.32 = 181.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.12/404.32 = 181.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.12x = 404.32 × 181.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.12x = 73,206.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,206.18/293.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.75

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