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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.34, 439.35 and 184.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.34, 439.35 and 184.86 is: 276.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.34 : 439.35 = 184.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.34/439.35 = 184.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.34x = 439.35 × 184.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.34x = 81,218.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,218.24/293.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.87

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