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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.01, 408.36 and 185.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.01, 408.36 and 185.43 is: 255.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.01 : 408.36 = 185.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.01/408.36 = 185.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.01x = 408.36 × 185.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.01x = 75,722.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,722.19/296.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.81

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