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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.64, 444.04 and 188.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.64, 444.04 and 188.50 is: 282.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.64 : 444.04 = 188.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.64/444.04 = 188.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.64x = 444.04 × 188.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.64x = 83,701.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,701.54/296.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.17

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