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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.07, 405.90 and 183.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.07, 405.90 and 183.49 is: 253.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.07 : 405.90 = 183.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.07/405.90 = 183.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.07x = 405.90 × 183.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.07x = 74,478.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,478.59/294.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.27

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