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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.51, 408.85 and 191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.51, 408.85 and 191.46 is: 264.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.51 : 408.85 = 191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.51/408.85 = 191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.51x = 408.85 × 191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.51x = 78,276.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,276.89/296.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.00

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