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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.15, 408.66 and 191.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.15, 408.66 and 191.06 is: 263.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.15 : 408.66 = 191.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.15/408.66 = 191.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.15x = 408.66 × 191.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.15x = 78,076.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,076.54/296.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.64

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