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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.81, 440.69 and 184.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.81, 440.69 and 184.14 is: 276.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.81 : 440.69 = 184.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.81/440.69 = 184.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.81x = 440.69 × 184.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.81x = 81,147.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,147.74/293.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.20

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