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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.40, 440.22 and 185.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.40, 440.22 and 185.16 is: 277.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.40 : 440.22 = 185.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.40/440.22 = 185.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.40x = 440.22 × 185.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.40x = 81,511.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,511.14/293.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.82

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