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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.31, 409.00 and 185.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.31, 409.00 and 185.90 is: 256.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.31 : 409.00 = 185.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.31/409.00 = 185.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.31x = 409.00 × 185.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.31x = 76,030.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,030.94/296.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.59

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