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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.03, 408.33 and 190.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.03, 408.33 and 190.95 is: 263.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.03 : 408.33 = 190.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.03/408.33 = 190.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.03x = 408.33 × 190.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.03x = 77,970.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,970.61/296.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.39

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