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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.64, 409.41 and 186.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.64, 409.41 and 186.15 is: 256.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.64 : 409.41 = 186.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.64/409.41 = 186.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.64x = 409.41 × 186.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.64x = 76,211.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,211.67/296.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.92

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