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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.10, 408.59 and 185.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.10, 408.59 and 185.57 is: 256.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.10 : 408.59 = 185.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.10/408.59 = 185.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.10x = 408.59 × 185.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.10x = 75,819.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,819.08/296.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.06

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