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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.16, 408.65 and 185.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.16, 408.65 and 185.59 is: 256.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.16 : 408.65 = 185.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.16/408.65 = 185.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.16x = 408.65 × 185.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.16x = 75,840.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,840.94/296.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.08

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