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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.65, 409.20 and 186.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.65, 409.20 and 186.10 is: 256.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.65 : 409.20 = 186.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.65/409.20 = 186.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.65x = 409.20 × 186.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.65x = 76,152.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,152.12/296.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.71

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