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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.01, 405.81 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.01, 405.81 and 183.42 is: 253.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.01 : 405.81 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.01/405.81 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.01x = 405.81 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.01x = 74,432.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,432.66/294.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.17

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