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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.43, 404.96 and 182.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.43, 404.96 and 182.91 is: 252.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.43 : 404.96 = 182.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.43/404.96 = 182.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.43x = 404.96 × 182.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.43x = 74,070.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,070.32/293.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.43

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