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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.52, 439.97 and 183.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.52, 439.97 and 183.66 is: 275.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.52 : 439.97 = 183.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.52/439.97 = 183.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.52x = 439.97 × 183.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.52x = 80,804.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,804.89/293.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.30

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