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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.24, 404.68 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.24, 404.68 and 182.76 is: 252.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.24 : 404.68 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.24/404.68 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.24x = 404.68 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.24x = 73,959.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,959.32/293.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.21

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