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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.67, 409.55 and 191.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.67, 409.55 and 191.91 is: 264.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.67 : 409.55 = 191.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.67/409.55 = 191.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.67x = 409.55 × 191.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.67x = 78,596.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,596.74/296.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.93

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