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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.13, 438.59 and 181.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.13, 438.59 and 181.97 is: 272.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.13 : 438.59 = 181.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.13/438.59 = 181.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.13x = 438.59 × 181.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.13x = 79,807.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,807.12/293.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.26

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