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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.38, 404.76 and 182.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.38, 404.76 and 182.86 is: 252.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.38 : 404.76 = 182.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.38/404.76 = 182.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.38x = 404.76 × 182.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.38x = 74,014.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,014.41/293.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.28

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