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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.31, 408.77 and 191.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.31, 408.77 and 191.38 is: 264.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.31 : 408.77 = 191.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.31/408.77 = 191.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.31x = 408.77 × 191.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.31x = 78,230.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,230.40/296.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.02

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