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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.46, 404.95 and 181.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.46, 404.95 and 181.41 is: 250.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.46 : 404.95 = 181.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.46/404.95 = 181.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.46x = 404.95 × 181.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.46x = 73,459.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,459.05/293.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.32

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