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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.51, 406.38 and 182.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.51, 406.38 and 182.59 is: 251.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.51 : 406.38 = 182.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.51/406.38 = 182.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.51x = 406.38 × 182.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.51x = 74,200.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,200.92/294.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.95

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