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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.03, 408.44 and 185.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.03, 408.44 and 185.41 is: 255.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.03 : 408.44 = 185.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.03/408.44 = 185.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.03x = 408.44 × 185.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.03x = 75,730.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,730.98/296.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.82

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