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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.76, 405.30 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.76, 405.30 and 183.20 is: 252.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.76 : 405.30 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.76/405.30 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.76x = 405.30 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.76x = 74,249.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,249.62/293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.76

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