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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.08, 438.90 and 184.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.08, 438.90 and 184.54 is: 276.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.08 : 438.90 = 184.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.08/438.90 = 184.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.08x = 438.90 × 184.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.08x = 80,994.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,994.61/293.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.36

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