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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.28, 409.08 and 191.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.28, 409.08 and 191.64 is: 264.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.28 : 409.08 = 191.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.28/409.08 = 191.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.28x = 409.08 × 191.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.28x = 78,395.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,395.58/296.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.60

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