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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.45, 440.24 and 185.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.45, 440.24 and 185.99 is: 279.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.45 : 440.24 = 185.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.45/440.24 = 185.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.45x = 440.24 × 185.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.45x = 81,877.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,877.11/293.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.02

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