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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.08, 405.73 and 183.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.08, 405.73 and 183.46 is: 253.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.08 : 405.73 = 183.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.08/405.73 = 183.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.08x = 405.73 × 183.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.08x = 74,435.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,435.23/294.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.11

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