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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.33, 404.93 and 182.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.33, 404.93 and 182.84 is: 252.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.33 : 404.93 = 182.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.33/404.93 = 182.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.33x = 404.93 × 182.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.33x = 74,034.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,034.46/293.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.40

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