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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.72, 409.24 and 186.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.72, 409.24 and 186.08 is: 256.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.72 : 409.24 = 186.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.72/409.24 = 186.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.72x = 409.24 × 186.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.72x = 76,151.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,151.38/296.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.64

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