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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.16, 405.94 and 183.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.16, 405.94 and 183.57 is: 253.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.16 : 405.94 = 183.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.16/405.94 = 183.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.16x = 405.94 × 183.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.16x = 74,518.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,518.41/294.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.33

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