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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.52, 405.15 and 183.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.52, 405.15 and 183.09 is: 252.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.52 : 405.15 = 183.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.52/405.15 = 183.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.52x = 405.15 × 183.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.52x = 74,178.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,178.91/293.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.72

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