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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.25, 444.37 and 181.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.25, 444.37 and 181.43 is: 272.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.25 : 444.37 = 181.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.25/444.37 = 181.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.25x = 444.37 × 181.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.25x = 80,622.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,622.05/296.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.14

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