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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.48, 409.25 and 191.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.48, 409.25 and 191.72 is: 264.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.48 : 409.25 = 191.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.48/409.25 = 191.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.48x = 409.25 × 191.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.48x = 78,462.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,462.91/296.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.65

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