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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.10, 405.90 and 183.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.10, 405.90 and 183.69 is: 253.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.10 : 405.90 = 183.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.10/405.90 = 183.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.10x = 405.90 × 183.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.10x = 74,559.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,559.77/294.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.52

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