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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.53, 405.02 and 183.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.53, 405.02 and 183.04 is: 252.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.53 : 405.02 = 183.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.53/405.02 = 183.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.53x = 405.02 × 183.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.53x = 74,131.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,131.92/293.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.56

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