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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.67, 405.09 and 183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.67, 405.09 and 183.06 is: 252.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.67 : 405.09 = 183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.67/405.09 = 183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.67x = 405.09 × 183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.67x = 74,155.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,155.78/293.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.51

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