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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.57, 405.29 and 183.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.57, 405.29 and 183.14 is: 252.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.57 : 405.29 = 183.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.57/405.29 = 183.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.57x = 405.29 × 183.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.57x = 74,224.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,224.81/293.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.84

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