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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.65, 405.27 and 183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.65, 405.27 and 183.16 is: 252.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.65 : 405.27 = 183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.65/405.27 = 183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.65x = 405.27 × 183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.65x = 74,227.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,227.48/293.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.77

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