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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.26, 408.85 and 185.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.26, 408.85 and 185.69 is: 256.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.26 : 408.85 = 185.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.26/408.85 = 185.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.26x = 408.85 × 185.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.26x = 75,919.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,919.91/296.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.26

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