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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.88, 405.62 and 183.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.88, 405.62 and 183.27 is: 252.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.88 : 405.62 = 183.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.88/405.62 = 183.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.88x = 405.62 × 183.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.88x = 74,337.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,337.06/293.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.95

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