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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.07, 406.02 and 183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.07, 406.02 and 183.60 is: 253.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.07 : 406.02 = 183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.07/406.02 = 183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.07x = 406.02 × 183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.07x = 74,545.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,545.27/294.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.49

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