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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.33, 443.88 and 188.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.33, 443.88 and 188.19 is: 281.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.33 : 443.88 = 188.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.33/443.88 = 188.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.33x = 443.88 × 188.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.33x = 83,533.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,533.78/296.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.90

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