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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.80, 442.88 and 185.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.80, 442.88 and 185.45 is: 278.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.80 : 442.88 = 185.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.80/442.88 = 185.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.80x = 442.88 × 185.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.80x = 82,132.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,132.10/294.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.60

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