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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.51, 409.25 and 191.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.51, 409.25 and 191.87 is: 264.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.51 : 409.25 = 191.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.51/409.25 = 191.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.51x = 409.25 × 191.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.51x = 78,521.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,521.23/296.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.82

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