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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.09, 408.44 and 192.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.09, 408.44 and 192.59 is: 265.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.09 : 408.44 = 192.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.09/408.44 = 192.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.09x = 408.44 × 192.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.09x = 78,660.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,660.50/296.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.66

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