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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.36, 409.20 and 186.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.36, 409.20 and 186.03 is: 256.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.36 : 409.20 = 186.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.36/409.20 = 186.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.36x = 409.20 × 186.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.36x = 76,123.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,123.48/296.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.86

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