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