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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.12, 440.70 and 185.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.12, 440.70 and 185.82 is: 278.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.12 : 440.70 = 185.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.12/440.70 = 185.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.12x = 440.70 × 185.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.12x = 81,890.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,890.87/294.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.43

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