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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.43, 440.92 and 184.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.43, 440.92 and 184.47 is: 276.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.43 : 440.92 = 184.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.43/440.92 = 184.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.43x = 440.92 × 184.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.43x = 81,336.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,336.51/294.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.25

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