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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.56, 409.31 and 186.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.56, 409.31 and 186.13 is: 256.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.56 : 409.31 = 186.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.56/409.31 = 186.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.56x = 409.31 × 186.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.56x = 76,184.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,184.87/296.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.90

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