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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.32, 408.73 and 191.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.32, 408.73 and 191.36 is: 263.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.32 : 408.73 = 191.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.32/408.73 = 191.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.32x = 408.73 × 191.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.32x = 78,214.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,214.57/296.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.95

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