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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.07, 440.79 and 185.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.07, 440.79 and 185.80 is: 278.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.07 : 440.79 = 185.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.07/440.79 = 185.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.07x = 440.79 × 185.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.07x = 81,898.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,898.78/294.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.50

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