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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.31, 408.96 and 185.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.31, 408.96 and 185.88 is: 256.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.31 : 408.96 = 185.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.31/408.96 = 185.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.31x = 408.96 × 185.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.31x = 76,017.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,017.48/296.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.55

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