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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.37, 409.01 and 185.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.37, 409.01 and 185.85 is: 256.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.37 : 409.01 = 185.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.37/409.01 = 185.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.37x = 409.01 × 185.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.37x = 76,013.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,013.58/296.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.48

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