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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.90, 405.60 and 183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.90, 405.60 and 183.44 is: 253.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.90 : 405.60 = 183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.90/405.60 = 183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.90x = 405.60 × 183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.90x = 74,403.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,403.26/293.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.16

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