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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.38, 445.05 and 188.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.38, 445.05 and 188.38 is: 282.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.38 : 445.05 = 188.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.38/445.05 = 188.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.38x = 445.05 × 188.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.38x = 83,838.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,838.52/296.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.88

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