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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.19, 408.71 and 185.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.19, 408.71 and 185.63 is: 256.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.19 : 408.71 = 185.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.19/408.71 = 185.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.19x = 408.71 × 185.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.19x = 75,867.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,867.26/296.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.14

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