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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.52, 409.16 and 185.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.52, 409.16 and 185.96 is: 256.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.52 : 409.16 = 185.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.52/409.16 = 185.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.52x = 409.16 × 185.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.52x = 76,087.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,087.39/296.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.60

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