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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.89, 408.15 and 183.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.89, 408.15 and 183.78 is: 253.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.89 : 408.15 = 183.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.89/408.15 = 183.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.89x = 408.15 × 183.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.89x = 75,009.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,009.81/295.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.51

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