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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.57, 409.13 and 191.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.57, 409.13 and 191.61 is: 264.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.57 : 409.13 = 191.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.57/409.13 = 191.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.57x = 409.13 × 191.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.57x = 78,393.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,393.46/296.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.34

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