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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.28, 439.91 and 177.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.28, 439.91 and 177.85 is: 266.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.28 : 439.91 = 177.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.28/439.91 = 177.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.28x = 439.91 × 177.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.28x = 78,237.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,237.99/293.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.77

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