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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.18, 405.93 and 183.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.18, 405.93 and 183.66 is: 253.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.18 : 405.93 = 183.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.18/405.93 = 183.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.18x = 405.93 × 183.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.18x = 74,553.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,553.10/294.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.43

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