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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.94, 405.45 and 183.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.94, 405.45 and 183.35 is: 252.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.94 : 405.45 = 183.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.94/405.45 = 183.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.94x = 405.45 × 183.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.94x = 74,337.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,337.23/293.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.90

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