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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.23, 406.17 and 183.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.23, 406.17 and 183.78 is: 253.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.23 : 406.17 = 183.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.23/406.17 = 183.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.23x = 406.17 × 183.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.23x = 74,645.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,645.92/294.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.70

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