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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.46, 404.82 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.46, 404.82 and 182.76 is: 252.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.46 : 404.82 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.46/404.82 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.46x = 404.82 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.46x = 73,984.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,984.90/293.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.11

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