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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.32, 409.02 and 191.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.32, 409.02 and 191.32 is: 264.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.32 : 409.02 = 191.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.32/409.02 = 191.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.32x = 409.02 × 191.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.32x = 78,253.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,253.71/296.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.09

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