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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296, 408.32 and 185.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296, 408.32 and 185.44 is: 255.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296 : 408.32 = 185.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296/408.32 = 185.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296x = 408.32 × 185.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296x = 75,718.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,718.86/296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.81

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