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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.94, 441.53 and 185.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.94, 441.53 and 185.80 is: 279.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.94 : 441.53 = 185.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.94/441.53 = 185.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.94x = 441.53 × 185.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.94x = 82,036.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,036.27/293.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.09

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