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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.15, 443.88 and 261.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.15, 443.88 and 261.97 is: 392.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.15 : 443.88 = 261.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.15/443.88 = 261.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.15x = 443.88 × 261.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.15x = 116,283.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,283.24/296.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.65

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