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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.24, 408.74 and 185.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.24, 408.74 and 185.72 is: 256.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.24 : 408.74 = 185.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.24/408.74 = 185.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.24x = 408.74 × 185.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.24x = 75,908.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,908.22/296.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.24

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