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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.56, 409.20 and 185.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.56, 409.20 and 185.96 is: 256.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.56 : 409.20 = 185.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.56/409.20 = 185.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.56x = 409.20 × 185.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.56x = 76,094.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,094.83/296.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.59

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