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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.42, 409.23 and 185.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.42, 409.23 and 185.99 is: 256.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.42 : 409.23 = 185.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.42/409.23 = 185.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.42x = 409.23 × 185.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.42x = 76,110.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,110.64/296.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.77

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