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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.19, 408.63 and 185.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.19, 408.63 and 185.62 is: 256.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.19 : 408.63 = 185.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.19/408.63 = 185.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.19x = 408.63 × 185.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.19x = 75,849.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,849.90/296.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.09

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