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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.36, 404.80 and 182.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.36, 404.80 and 182.81 is: 252.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.36 : 404.80 = 182.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.36/404.80 = 182.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.36x = 404.80 × 182.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.36x = 74,001.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,001.49/293.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.25

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