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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.68, 444.70 and 188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.68, 444.70 and 188.20 is: 282.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.68 : 444.70 = 188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.68/444.70 = 188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.68x = 444.70 × 188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.68x = 83,692.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,692.54/296.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.10

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