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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.60, 444.42 and 188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.60, 444.42 and 188.16 is: 281.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.60 : 444.42 = 188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.60/444.42 = 188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.60x = 444.42 × 188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.60x = 83,620.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,620.40/296.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.93

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