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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.64, 405 and 183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.64, 405 and 183.12 is: 252.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.64 : 405 = 183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.64/405 = 183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.64x = 405 × 183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.64x = 74,163.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,163.60/293.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.57

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