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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.33, 408.95 and 185.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.33, 408.95 and 185.87 is: 256.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.33 : 408.95 = 185.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.33/408.95 = 185.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.33x = 408.95 × 185.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.33x = 76,008.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,008.56/296.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.50

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