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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.46, 409.06 and 191.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.46, 409.06 and 191.56 is: 264.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.46 : 409.06 = 191.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.46/409.06 = 191.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.46x = 409.06 × 191.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.46x = 78,359.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,359.53/296.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.32

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