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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.29, 406.20 and 183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.29, 406.20 and 183.70 is: 253.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.29 : 406.20 = 183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.29/406.20 = 183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.29x = 406.20 × 183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.29x = 74,618.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,618.94/294.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.56

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