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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.39, 409.20 and 186.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.39, 409.20 and 186.02 is: 256.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.39 : 409.20 = 186.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.39/409.20 = 186.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.39x = 409.20 × 186.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.39x = 76,119.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,119.38/296.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.82

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