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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.67, 440.78 and 185.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.67, 440.78 and 185.67 is: 278.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.67 : 440.78 = 185.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.67/440.78 = 185.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.67x = 440.78 × 185.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.67x = 81,838.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,838.69/293.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.68

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