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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.36, 406.17 and 183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.36, 406.17 and 183.80 is: 253.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.36 : 406.17 = 183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.36/406.17 = 183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.36x = 406.17 × 183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.36x = 74,652.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,652.02/294.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.61

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