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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.66, 405.10 and 183.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.66, 405.10 and 183.10 is: 252.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.66 : 405.10 = 183.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.66/405.10 = 183.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.66x = 405.10 × 183.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.66x = 74,173.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,173.81/293.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.58

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