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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.49, 408.99 and 191.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.49, 408.99 and 191.40 is: 264.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.49 : 408.99 = 191.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.49/408.99 = 191.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.49x = 408.99 × 191.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.49x = 78,280.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,280.69/296.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.02

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