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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.10, 444.44 and 187.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.10, 444.44 and 187.96 is: 282.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.10 : 444.44 = 187.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.10/444.44 = 187.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.10x = 444.44 × 187.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.10x = 83,536.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,536.94/296.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.12

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