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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.41, 404.74 and 182.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.41, 404.74 and 182.94 is: 252.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.41 : 404.74 = 182.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.41/404.74 = 182.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.41x = 404.74 × 182.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.41x = 74,042.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,042.68/293.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.35

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