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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.52, 404.80 and 183.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.52, 404.80 and 183.01 is: 252.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.52 : 404.80 = 183.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.52/404.80 = 183.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.52x = 404.80 × 183.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.52x = 74,081.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,081.74/293.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.39

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