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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.66, 440.37 and 185.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.66, 440.37 and 185.66 is: 278.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.66 : 440.37 = 185.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.66/440.37 = 185.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.66x = 440.37 × 185.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.66x = 81,759.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,759.09/293.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.41

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