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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.19, 440.73 and 184.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.19, 440.73 and 184.63 is: 276.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.19 : 440.73 = 184.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.19/440.73 = 184.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.19x = 440.73 × 184.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.19x = 81,374.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,374.01/294.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.60

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