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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.73, 405.37 and 183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.73, 405.37 and 183.28 is: 252.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.73 : 405.37 = 183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.73/405.37 = 183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.73x = 405.37 × 183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.73x = 74,296.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,296.19/293.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.94

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