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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.68, 409.32 and 186.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.68, 409.32 and 186.16 is: 256.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.68 : 409.32 = 186.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.68/409.32 = 186.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.68x = 409.32 × 186.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.68x = 76,199.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,199.01/296.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.84

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