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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.04, 439.56 and 184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.04, 439.56 and 184.92 is: 277.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.04 : 439.56 = 184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.04/439.56 = 184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.04x = 439.56 × 184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.04x = 81,283.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,283.44/293.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.38

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