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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.48, 404.92 and 182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.48, 404.92 and 182.96 is: 252.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.48 : 404.92 = 182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.48/404.92 = 182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.48x = 404.92 × 182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.48x = 74,084.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,084.16/293.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.43

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