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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.21, 440.37 and 185.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.21, 440.37 and 185.94 is: 278.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.21 : 440.37 = 185.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.21/440.37 = 185.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.21x = 440.37 × 185.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.21x = 81,882.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,882.40/294.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.31

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