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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.39, 408.93 and 186.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.39, 408.93 and 186.03 is: 256.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.39 : 408.93 = 186.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.39/408.93 = 186.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.39x = 408.93 × 186.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.39x = 76,073.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,073.25/296.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.67

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