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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.78, 441.84 and 184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.78, 441.84 and 184.92 is: 277.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.78 : 441.84 = 184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.78/441.84 = 184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.78x = 441.84 × 184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.78x = 81,705.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,705.05/294.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.17

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