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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.02, 408.78 and 185.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.02, 408.78 and 185.52 is: 256.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.02 : 408.78 = 185.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.02/408.78 = 185.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.02x = 408.78 × 185.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.02x = 75,836.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,836.87/296.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.19

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