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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.88, 405.57 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.88, 405.57 and 183.36 is: 253.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.88 : 405.57 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.88/405.57 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.88x = 405.57 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.88x = 74,365.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,365.32/293.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.05

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