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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.62, 409.43 and 193.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.62, 409.43 and 193.14 is: 266.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.62 : 409.43 = 193.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.62/409.43 = 193.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.62x = 409.43 × 193.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.62x = 79,077.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,077.31/296.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.59

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