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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.73, 409.40 and 190.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.73, 409.40 and 190.42 is: 262.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.73 : 409.40 = 190.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.73/409.40 = 190.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.73x = 409.40 × 190.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.73x = 77,957.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,957.95/296.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.72

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