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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.64, 439.82 and 185.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.64, 439.82 and 185.24 is: 277.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.64 : 439.82 = 185.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.64/439.82 = 185.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.64x = 439.82 × 185.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.64x = 81,472.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,472.26/293.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.46

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