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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.59, 404.94 and 182.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.59, 404.94 and 182.99 is: 252.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.59 : 404.94 = 182.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.59/404.94 = 182.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.59x = 404.94 × 182.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.59x = 74,099.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,099.53/293.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.39

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