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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.35, 404.76 and 182.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.35, 404.76 and 182.83 is: 252.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.35 : 404.76 = 182.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.35/404.76 = 182.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.35x = 404.76 × 182.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.35x = 74,002.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,002.27/293.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.27

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