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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.19, 440.13 and 183.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.19, 440.13 and 183.51 is: 275.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.19 : 440.13 = 183.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.19/440.13 = 183.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.19x = 440.13 × 183.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.19x = 80,768.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,768.26/293.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.48

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