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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.26, 406.22 and 183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.26, 406.22 and 183.80 is: 253.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.26 : 406.22 = 183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.26/406.22 = 183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.26x = 406.22 × 183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.26x = 74,661.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,661.66/294.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.72

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