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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.75, 405.10 and 183.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.75, 405.10 and 183.07 is: 252.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.75 : 405.10 = 183.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.75/405.10 = 183.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.75x = 405.10 × 183.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.75x = 74,161.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,161.66/293.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.47

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