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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.61, 405.25 and 183.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.61, 405.25 and 183.02 is: 252.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.61 : 405.25 = 183.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.61/405.25 = 183.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.61x = 405.25 × 183.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.61x = 74,168.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,168.86/293.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.61

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