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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.12, 444.08 and 187.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.12, 444.08 and 187.79 is: 281.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.12 : 444.08 = 187.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.12/444.08 = 187.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.12x = 444.08 × 187.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.12x = 83,392.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,392.03/296.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.61

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