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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.70, 409.51 and 186.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.70, 409.51 and 186.10 is: 256.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.70 : 409.51 = 186.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.70/409.51 = 186.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.70x = 409.51 × 186.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.70x = 76,209.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,209.81/296.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.86

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