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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.56, 440.20 and 185.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.56, 440.20 and 185.25 is: 277.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.56 : 440.20 = 185.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.56/440.20 = 185.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.56x = 440.20 × 185.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.56x = 81,547.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,547.05/293.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.79

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