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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294, 405.51 and 183.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294, 405.51 and 183.51 is: 253.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294 : 405.51 = 183.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294/405.51 = 183.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294x = 405.51 × 183.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294x = 74,415.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,415.14/294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.11

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