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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.14, 409.08 and 265.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.14, 409.08 and 265.06 is: 366.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.14 : 409.08 = 265.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.14/409.08 = 265.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.14x = 409.08 × 265.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.14x = 108,430.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,430.74/296.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.15

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