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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.27, 404.80 and 182.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.27, 404.80 and 182.68 is: 252.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.27 : 404.80 = 182.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.27/404.80 = 182.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.27x = 404.80 × 182.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.27x = 73,949.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,949.42/293.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.15

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