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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.64, 445.56 and 251.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.64, 445.56 and 251.13 is: 377.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.64 : 445.56 = 251.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.64/445.56 = 251.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.64x = 445.56 × 251.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.64x = 111,893.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,893.48/296.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.20

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