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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.46, 408.51 and 191.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.46, 408.51 and 191.43 is: 263.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.46 : 408.51 = 191.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.46/408.51 = 191.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.46x = 408.51 × 191.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.46x = 78,201.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,201.07/296.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.78

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