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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.49, 408.98 and 191.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.49, 408.98 and 191.55 is: 264.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.49 : 408.98 = 191.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.49/408.98 = 191.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.49x = 408.98 × 191.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.49x = 78,340.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,340.12/296.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.23

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