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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.40, 409.17 and 186.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.40, 409.17 and 186.04 is: 256.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.40 : 409.17 = 186.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.40/409.17 = 186.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.40x = 409.17 × 186.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.40x = 76,121.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,121.99/296.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.82

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