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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.14, 406.18 and 183.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.14, 406.18 and 183.65 is: 253.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.14 : 406.18 = 183.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.14/406.18 = 183.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.14x = 406.18 × 183.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.14x = 74,593.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,593.16/294.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.60

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