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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.56, 409.24 and 193.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.56, 409.24 and 193.08 is: 266.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.56 : 409.24 = 193.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.56/409.24 = 193.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.56x = 409.24 × 193.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.56x = 79,016.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,016.06/296.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.44

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