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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.79, 440.07 and 185.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.79, 440.07 and 185.05 is: 277.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.79 : 440.07 = 185.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.79/440.07 = 185.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.79x = 440.07 × 185.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.79x = 81,434.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,434.81/293.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.18

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