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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.29, 409.05 and 191.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.29, 409.05 and 191.38 is: 264.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.29 : 409.05 = 191.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.29/409.05 = 191.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.29x = 409.05 × 191.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.29x = 78,283.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,283.99/296.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.21

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