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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.92, 405.44 and 183.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.92, 405.44 and 183.22 is: 252.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.92 : 405.44 = 183.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.92/405.44 = 183.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.92x = 405.44 × 183.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.92x = 74,284.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,284.72/293.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.74

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