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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.31, 440.33 and 185.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.31, 440.33 and 185.55 is: 278.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.31 : 440.33 = 185.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.31/440.33 = 185.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.31x = 440.33 × 185.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.31x = 81,702.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,702.30/293.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.55

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