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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.39, 406.08 and 183.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.39, 406.08 and 183.83 is: 253.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.39 : 406.08 = 183.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.39/406.08 = 183.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.39x = 406.08 × 183.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.39x = 74,647.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,647.66/294.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.57

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