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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.09, 405.95 and 183.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.09, 405.95 and 183.75 is: 253.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.09 : 405.95 = 183.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.09/405.95 = 183.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.09x = 405.95 × 183.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.09x = 74,592.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,592.39/294.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.64

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