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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.27, 408.90 and 191.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.27, 408.90 and 191.67 is: 264.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.27 : 408.90 = 191.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.27/408.90 = 191.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.27x = 408.90 × 191.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.27x = 78,372.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,372.33/296.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.53

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