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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.55, 439.69 and 184.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.55, 439.69 and 184.81 is: 276.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.55 : 439.69 = 184.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.55/439.69 = 184.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.55x = 439.69 × 184.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.55x = 81,259.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,259.11/293.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.82

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