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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.23, 408.69 and 184.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.23, 408.69 and 184.11 is: 254.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.23 : 408.69 = 184.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.23/408.69 = 184.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.23x = 408.69 × 184.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.23x = 75,243.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,243.92/296.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.01

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