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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.49, 440.37 and 185.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.49, 440.37 and 185.04 is: 277.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.49 : 440.37 = 185.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.49/440.37 = 185.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.49x = 440.37 × 185.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.49x = 81,486.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,486.06/293.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.65

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