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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.81, 405.48 and 183.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.81, 405.48 and 183.29 is: 252.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.81 : 405.48 = 183.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.81/405.48 = 183.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.81x = 405.48 × 183.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.81x = 74,318.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,318.40/293.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.95

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