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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.77, 405.17 and 183.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.77, 405.17 and 183.18 is: 252.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.77 : 405.17 = 183.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.77/405.17 = 183.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.77x = 405.17 × 183.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.77x = 74,219.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,219.04/293.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.64

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