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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.71, 409.47 and 186.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.71, 409.47 and 186.16 is: 256.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.71 : 409.47 = 186.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.71/409.47 = 186.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.71x = 409.47 × 186.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.71x = 76,226.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,226.94/296.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.91

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