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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.15, 443.66 and 187.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.15, 443.66 and 187.71 is: 281.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.15 : 443.66 = 187.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.15/443.66 = 187.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.15x = 443.66 × 187.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.15x = 83,277.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,277.20/296.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.20

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