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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.19, 406.07 and 183.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.19, 406.07 and 183.59 is: 253.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.19 : 406.07 = 183.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.19/406.07 = 183.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.19x = 406.07 × 183.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.19x = 74,549.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,549.47/294.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.41

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