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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.16, 444.12 and 188.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.16, 444.12 and 188.48 is: 282.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.16 : 444.12 = 188.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.16/444.12 = 188.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.16x = 444.12 × 188.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.16x = 83,707.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,707.74/296.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.64

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