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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.35, 440.65 and 184.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.35, 440.65 and 184.30 is: 275.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.35 : 440.65 = 184.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.35/440.65 = 184.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.35x = 440.65 × 184.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.35x = 81,212.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,212.42/294.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.91

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