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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.09, 405.57 and 183.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.09, 405.57 and 183.57 is: 253.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.09 : 405.57 = 183.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.09/405.57 = 183.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.09x = 405.57 × 183.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.09x = 74,451.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,451.93/294.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.16

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