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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.62, 409.48 and 186.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.62, 409.48 and 186.15 is: 256.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.62 : 409.48 = 186.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.62/409.48 = 186.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.62x = 409.48 × 186.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.62x = 76,224.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,224.70/296.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.98

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