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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.25, 408.84 and 192.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.25, 408.84 and 192.93 is: 266.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.25 : 408.84 = 192.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.25/408.84 = 192.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.25x = 408.84 × 192.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.25x = 78,877.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,877.50/296.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.25

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