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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.41, 444.36 and 192.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.41, 444.36 and 192.34 is: 288.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.41 : 444.36 = 192.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.41/444.36 = 192.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.41x = 444.36 × 192.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.41x = 85,468.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,468.20/296.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.34

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