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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296, 443.12 and 204.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296, 443.12 and 204.50 is: 306.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296 : 443.12 = 204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296/443.12 = 204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296x = 443.12 × 204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296x = 90,618.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,618.04/296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.14

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