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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.40, 406.26 and 183.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.40, 406.26 and 183.96 is: 253.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.40 : 406.26 = 183.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.40/406.26 = 183.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.40x = 406.26 × 183.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.40x = 74,735.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,735.59/294.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.86

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