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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.37, 406.08 and 183.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.37, 406.08 and 183.67 is: 253.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.37 : 406.08 = 183.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.37/406.08 = 183.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.37x = 406.08 × 183.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.37x = 74,583.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,583.70/294.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.37

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