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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.60, 444.56 and 193.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.60, 444.56 and 193.92 is: 290.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.60 : 444.56 = 193.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.60/444.56 = 193.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.60x = 444.56 × 193.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.60x = 86,209.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,209.08/296.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.66

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