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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.78, 405.18 and 183.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.78, 405.18 and 183.21 is: 252.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.78 : 405.18 = 183.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.78/405.18 = 183.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.78x = 405.18 × 183.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.78x = 74,233.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,233.03/293.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.69

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