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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.56, 408.88 and 186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.56, 408.88 and 186 is: 256.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.56 : 408.88 = 186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.56/408.88 = 186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.56x = 408.88 × 186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.56x = 76,051.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,051.68/296.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.45

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