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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.36, 409.06 and 184.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.36, 409.06 and 184.38 is: 254.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.36 : 409.06 = 184.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.36/409.06 = 184.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.36x = 409.06 × 184.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.36x = 75,422.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,422.48/296.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.50

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