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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.02, 408.58 and 196.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.02, 408.58 and 196.46 is: 271.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.02 : 408.58 = 196.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.02/408.58 = 196.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.02x = 408.58 × 196.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.02x = 80,269.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,269.63/296.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.16

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