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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.30, 404.54 and 182.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.30, 404.54 and 182.62 is: 251.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.30 : 404.54 = 182.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.30/404.54 = 182.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.30x = 404.54 × 182.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.30x = 73,877.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,877.09/293.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.88

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