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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.40, 408.90 and 185.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.40, 408.90 and 185.82 is: 256.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.40 : 408.90 = 185.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.40/408.90 = 185.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.40x = 408.90 × 185.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.40x = 75,981.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,981.80/296.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.35

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