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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.72, 444.84 and 192.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.72, 444.84 and 192.71 is: 288.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.72 : 444.84 = 192.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.72/444.84 = 192.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.72x = 444.84 × 192.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.72x = 85,726.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,726.23/296.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.91

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