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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.21, 408.75 and 184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.21, 408.75 and 184.16 is: 254.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.21 : 408.75 = 184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.21/408.75 = 184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.21x = 408.75 × 184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.21x = 75,273.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,273.36/296.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.13

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