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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.57, 409.32 and 191.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.57, 409.32 and 191.63 is: 264.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.57 : 409.32 = 191.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.57/409.32 = 191.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.57x = 409.32 × 191.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.57x = 78,439.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,439.01/296.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.49

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