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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.39, 405 and 182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.39, 405 and 182.96 is: 252.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.39 : 405 = 182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.39/405 = 182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.39x = 405 × 182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.39x = 74,096.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,096.78/293.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.56

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