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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.30, 445.14 and 186.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.30, 445.14 and 186.96 is: 280.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.30 : 445.14 = 186.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.30/445.14 = 186.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.30x = 445.14 × 186.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.30x = 83,223.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,223.37/296.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.88

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