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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.97, 440.50 and 185.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.97, 440.50 and 185.54 is: 278.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.97 : 440.50 = 185.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.97/440.50 = 185.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.97x = 440.50 × 185.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.97x = 81,727.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,727.70/293.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.01

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