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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.31, 408.69 and 185.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.31, 408.69 and 185.83 is: 256.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.31 : 408.69 = 185.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.31/408.69 = 185.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.31x = 408.69 × 185.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.31x = 75,946.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,946.86/296.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.31

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