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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.20, 408.36 and 185.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.20, 408.36 and 185.62 is: 255.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.20 : 408.36 = 185.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.20/408.36 = 185.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.20x = 408.36 × 185.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.20x = 75,799.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,799.78/296.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.91

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