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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.63, 440.19 and 185.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.63, 440.19 and 185.18 is: 277.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.63 : 440.19 = 185.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.63/440.19 = 185.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.63x = 440.19 × 185.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.63x = 81,513.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,513.75/293.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.61

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