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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.49, 442.18 and 185.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.49, 442.18 and 185.48 is: 278.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.49 : 442.18 = 185.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.49/442.18 = 185.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.49x = 442.18 × 185.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.49x = 82,015.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,015.23/294.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.50

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