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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.20, 444.72 and 188.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.20, 444.72 and 188.56 is: 283.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.20 : 444.72 = 188.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.20/444.72 = 188.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.20x = 444.72 × 188.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.20x = 83,856.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,856.40/296.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.11

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