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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.42, 405.09 and 183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.42, 405.09 and 183 is: 252.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.42 : 405.09 = 183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.42/405.09 = 183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.42x = 405.09 × 183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.42x = 74,131.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,131.47/293.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.65

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