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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.15, 408.40 and 196.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.15, 408.40 and 196.40 is: 270.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.15 : 408.40 = 196.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.15/408.40 = 196.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.15x = 408.40 × 196.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.15x = 80,209.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,209.76/296.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.84

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