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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.95, 405.71 and 181.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.95, 405.71 and 181.95 is: 251.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.95 : 405.71 = 181.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.95/405.71 = 181.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.95x = 405.71 × 181.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.95x = 73,818.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,818.93/293.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.13

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