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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.85, 405.77 and 183.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.85, 405.77 and 183.51 is: 253.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.85 : 405.77 = 183.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.85/405.77 = 183.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.85x = 405.77 × 183.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.85x = 74,462.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,462.85/293.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.40

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