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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.51, 404.81 and 183.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.51, 404.81 and 183.02 is: 252.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.51 : 404.81 = 183.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.51/404.81 = 183.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.51x = 404.81 × 183.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.51x = 74,085.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,085.39/293.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.42

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