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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.34, 409.30 and 185.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.34, 409.30 and 185.92 is: 256.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.34 : 409.30 = 185.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.34/409.30 = 185.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.34x = 409.30 × 185.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.34x = 76,097.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,097.06/296.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.79

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