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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.36, 406.47 and 183.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.36, 406.47 and 183.92 is: 253.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.36 : 406.47 = 183.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.36/406.47 = 183.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.36x = 406.47 × 183.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.36x = 74,755.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,755.93/294.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.96

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