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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.06, 408.38 and 185.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.06, 408.38 and 185.34 is: 255.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.06 : 408.38 = 185.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.06/408.38 = 185.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.06x = 408.38 × 185.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.06x = 75,688.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,688.22/296.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.66

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