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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.17, 408.96 and 191.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.17, 408.96 and 191.45 is: 264.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.17 : 408.96 = 191.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.17/408.96 = 191.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.17x = 408.96 × 191.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.17x = 78,295.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,295.39/296.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.36

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