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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.01, 408.74 and 185.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.01, 408.74 and 185.67 is: 256.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.01 : 408.74 = 185.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.01/408.74 = 185.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.01x = 408.74 × 185.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.01x = 75,890.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,890.76/296.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.38

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