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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.94, 440.03 and 184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.94, 440.03 and 184.80 is: 277.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.94 : 440.03 = 184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.94/440.03 = 184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.94x = 440.03 × 184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.94x = 81,317.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,317.54/292.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.59

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