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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.11, 408.58 and 185.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.11, 408.58 and 185.55 is: 256.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.11 : 408.58 = 185.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.11/408.58 = 185.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.11x = 408.58 × 185.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.11x = 75,812.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,812.02/296.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.03

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