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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.20, 405.92 and 183.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.20, 405.92 and 183.84 is: 253.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.20 : 405.92 = 183.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.20/405.92 = 183.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.20x = 405.92 × 183.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.20x = 74,623.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,623.41/294.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.65

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