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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.60, 406.38 and 182.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.60, 406.38 and 182.61 is: 251.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.60 : 406.38 = 182.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.60/406.38 = 182.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.60x = 406.38 × 182.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.60x = 74,208.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,208.14/294.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.89

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