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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.26, 444.76 and 186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.26, 444.76 and 186.60 is: 280.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.26 : 444.76 = 186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.26/444.76 = 186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.26x = 444.76 × 186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.26x = 82,992.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,992.68/296.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.14

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