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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.85, 406.72 and 182.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.85, 406.72 and 182.86 is: 252.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.85 : 406.72 = 182.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.85/406.72 = 182.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.85x = 406.72 × 182.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.85x = 74,371.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,371.35/294.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.24

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