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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.37, 408.87 and 186.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.37, 408.87 and 186.03 is: 256.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.37 : 408.87 = 186.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.37/408.87 = 186.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.37x = 408.87 × 186.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.37x = 76,062.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,062.09/296.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.65

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