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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.78, 409.76 and 186.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.78, 409.76 and 186.28 is: 257.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.78 : 409.76 = 186.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.78/409.76 = 186.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.78x = 409.76 × 186.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.78x = 76,330.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,330.09/296.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.19

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