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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.12, 405.78 and 183.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.12, 405.78 and 183.56 is: 253.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.12 : 405.78 = 183.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.12/405.78 = 183.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.12x = 405.78 × 183.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.12x = 74,482.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,482.95/294.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.24

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