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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.57, 405.04 and 183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.57, 405.04 and 183.06 is: 252.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.57 : 405.04 = 183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.57/405.04 = 183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.57x = 405.04 × 183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.57x = 74,145.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,145.75/293.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.57

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