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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.72, 405.41 and 183.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.72, 405.41 and 183.13 is: 252.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.72 : 405.41 = 183.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.72/405.41 = 183.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.72x = 405.41 × 183.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.72x = 74,242.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,242.73/293.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.77

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