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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.36, 440.08 and 184.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.36, 440.08 and 184.96 is: 277.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.36 : 440.08 = 184.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.36/440.08 = 184.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.36x = 440.08 × 184.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.36x = 81,397.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,397.20/293.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.47

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