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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.51, 409.01 and 191.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.51, 409.01 and 191.61 is: 264.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.51 : 409.01 = 191.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.51/409.01 = 191.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.51x = 409.01 × 191.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.51x = 78,369.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,369.45/296.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.31

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