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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.26, 440.40 and 184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.26, 440.40 and 184.64 is: 276.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.26 : 440.40 = 184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.26/440.40 = 184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.26x = 440.40 × 184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.26x = 81,315.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,315.46/294.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.34

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