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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.07, 440.23 and 184.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.07, 440.23 and 184.94 is: 277.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.07 : 440.23 = 184.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.07/440.23 = 184.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.07x = 440.23 × 184.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.07x = 81,416.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,416.14/293.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.80

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