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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.72, 409.64 and 191.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.72, 409.64 and 191.92 is: 264.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.72 : 409.64 = 191.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.72/409.64 = 191.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.72x = 409.64 × 191.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.72x = 78,618.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,618.11/296.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.96

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