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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.76, 440.16 and 185.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.76, 440.16 and 185.20 is: 277.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.76 : 440.16 = 185.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.76/440.16 = 185.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.76x = 440.16 × 185.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.76x = 81,517.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,517.63/293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.50

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