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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.75, 409.34 and 191.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.75, 409.34 and 191.75 is: 264.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.75 : 409.34 = 191.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.75/409.34 = 191.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.75x = 409.34 × 191.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.75x = 78,489.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,489.38/296.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.50

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