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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.34, 443.84 and 187.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.34, 443.84 and 187.86 is: 281.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.34 : 443.84 = 187.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.34/443.84 = 187.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.34x = 443.84 × 187.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.34x = 83,379.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,379.78/296.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.37

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