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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.74, 440.70 and 184.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.74, 440.70 and 184.06 is: 276.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.74 : 440.70 = 184.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.74/440.70 = 184.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.74x = 440.70 × 184.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.74x = 81,115.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,115.24/293.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.15

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