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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.18, 439.12 and 184.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.18, 439.12 and 184.43 is: 276.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.18 : 439.12 = 184.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.18/439.12 = 184.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.18x = 439.12 × 184.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.18x = 80,986.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,986.90/293.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.24

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