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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.60, 409.62 and 186.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.60, 409.62 and 186.16 is: 257.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.60 : 409.62 = 186.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.60/409.62 = 186.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.60x = 409.62 × 186.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.60x = 76,254.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,254.86/296.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.10

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