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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.32, 406.32 and 183.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.32, 406.32 and 183.89 is: 253.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.32 : 406.32 = 183.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.32/406.32 = 183.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.32x = 406.32 × 183.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.32x = 74,718.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,718.18/294.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.87

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