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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.85, 405.62 and 183.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.85, 405.62 and 183.35 is: 253.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.85 : 405.62 = 183.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.85/405.62 = 183.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.85x = 405.62 × 183.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.85x = 74,372.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,372.24/293.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.10

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