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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.36, 441.37 and 184.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.36, 441.37 and 184.40 is: 276.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.36 : 441.37 = 184.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.36/441.37 = 184.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.36x = 441.37 × 184.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.36x = 81,388.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,388.63/294.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.49

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