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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.06, 407.12 and 183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.06, 407.12 and 183 is: 252.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.06 : 407.12 = 183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.06/407.12 = 183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.06x = 407.12 × 183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.06x = 74,502.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,502.96/295.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.50

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