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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.70, 409.20 and 185.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.70, 409.20 and 185.98 is: 256.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.70 : 409.20 = 185.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.70/409.20 = 185.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.70x = 409.20 × 185.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.70x = 76,103.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,103.02/296.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.50

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