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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.76, 444.20 and 204.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.76, 444.20 and 204.92 is: 306.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.76 : 444.20 = 204.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.76/444.20 = 204.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.76x = 444.20 × 204.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.76x = 91,025.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,025.46/296.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.73

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