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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.79, 405.28 and 183.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.79, 405.28 and 183.33 is: 252.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.79 : 405.28 = 183.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.79/405.28 = 183.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.79x = 405.28 × 183.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.79x = 74,300.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,300.55/293.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.90

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