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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.54, 409.48 and 186.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.54, 409.48 and 186.20 is: 257.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.54 : 409.48 = 186.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.54/409.48 = 186.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.54x = 409.48 × 186.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.54x = 76,244.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,244.25/296.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.12

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