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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.80, 405.42 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.80, 405.42 and 183.20 is: 252.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.80 : 405.42 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.80/405.42 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.80x = 405.42 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.80x = 74,272.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,272.94/293.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.80

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