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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.16, 408.58 and 191.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.16, 408.58 and 191.22 is: 263.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.16 : 408.58 = 191.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.16/408.58 = 191.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.16x = 408.58 × 191.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.16x = 78,128.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,128.67/296.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.81

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