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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.10, 408.76 and 185.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.10, 408.76 and 185.74 is: 256.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.10 : 408.76 = 185.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.10/408.76 = 185.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.10x = 408.76 × 185.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.10x = 75,921.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,921.60/296.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.41

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