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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.15, 405.81 and 183.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.15, 405.81 and 183.51 is: 253.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.15 : 405.81 = 183.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.15/405.81 = 183.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.15x = 405.81 × 183.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.15x = 74,470.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,470.19/294.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.17

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