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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.25, 439.32 and 183.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.25, 439.32 and 183.24 is: 274.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.25 : 439.32 = 183.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.25/439.32 = 183.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.25x = 439.32 × 183.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.25x = 80,501.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,501.00/293.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.51

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