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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.76, 445.02 and 205.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.76, 445.02 and 205.18 is: 307.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.76 : 445.02 = 205.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.76/445.02 = 205.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.76x = 445.02 × 205.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.76x = 91,308.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,308.86/296.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.69

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