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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.37, 443.78 and 191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.37, 443.78 and 191.97 is: 287.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.37 : 443.78 = 191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.37/443.78 = 191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.37x = 443.78 × 191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.37x = 85,191.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,191.49/296.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.45

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