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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.15, 408.83 and 185.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.15, 408.83 and 185.79 is: 256.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.15 : 408.83 = 185.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.15/408.83 = 185.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.15x = 408.83 × 185.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.15x = 75,956.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,956.53/296.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.48

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