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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.23, 404.67 and 182.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.23, 404.67 and 182.62 is: 252.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.23 : 404.67 = 182.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.23/404.67 = 182.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.23x = 404.67 × 182.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.23x = 73,900.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,900.84/293.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.02

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