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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.46, 444.29 and 186.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.46, 444.29 and 186.50 is: 279.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.46 : 444.29 = 186.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.46/444.29 = 186.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.46x = 444.29 × 186.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.46x = 82,860.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,860.26/296.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.50

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