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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.77, 440.34 and 185.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.77, 440.34 and 185.59 is: 278.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.77 : 440.34 = 185.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.77/440.34 = 185.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.77x = 440.34 × 185.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.77x = 81,722.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,722.70/293.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.19

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