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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.25, 405.89 and 183.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.25, 405.89 and 183.53 is: 253.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.25 : 405.89 = 183.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.25/405.89 = 183.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.25x = 405.89 × 183.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.25x = 74,491.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,491.98/294.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.16

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