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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.29, 439.04 and 184.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.29, 439.04 and 184.57 is: 276.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.29 : 439.04 = 184.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.29/439.04 = 184.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.29x = 439.04 × 184.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.29x = 81,032.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,032.69/293.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.29

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