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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.40, 405.09 and 183.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.40, 405.09 and 183.15 is: 252.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.40 : 405.09 = 183.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.40/405.09 = 183.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.40x = 405.09 × 183.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.40x = 74,192.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,192.23/293.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.87

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