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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.16, 439.62 and 185.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.16, 439.62 and 185.16 is: 277.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.16 : 439.62 = 185.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.16/439.62 = 185.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.16x = 439.62 × 185.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.16x = 81,400.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,400.04/293.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.66

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