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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.51, 445.14 and 186.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.51, 445.14 and 186.85 is: 280.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.51 : 445.14 = 186.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.51/445.14 = 186.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.51x = 445.14 × 186.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.51x = 83,173.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,173.47/296.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.51

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