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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.69, 409.30 and 191.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.69, 409.30 and 191.74 is: 264.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.69 : 409.30 = 191.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.69/409.30 = 191.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.69x = 409.30 × 191.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.69x = 78,479.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,479.18/296.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.52

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