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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.02, 439.23 and 184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.02, 439.23 and 184.88 is: 277.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.02 : 439.23 = 184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.02/439.23 = 184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.02x = 439.23 × 184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.02x = 81,204.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,204.84/293.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.13

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