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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.51, 406.29 and 183.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.51, 406.29 and 183.93 is: 253.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.51 : 406.29 = 183.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.51/406.29 = 183.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.51x = 406.29 × 183.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.51x = 74,728.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,728.92/294.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.74

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