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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.46, 440.26 and 185.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.46, 440.26 and 185.34 is: 278.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.46 : 440.26 = 185.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.46/440.26 = 185.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.46x = 440.26 × 185.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.46x = 81,597.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,597.79/293.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.05

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