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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.25, 440.50 and 185.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.25, 440.50 and 185.12 is: 278.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.25 : 440.50 = 185.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.25/440.50 = 185.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.25x = 440.50 × 185.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.25x = 81,545.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,545.36/293.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.07

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