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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.81, 409.73 and 186.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.81, 409.73 and 186.26 is: 257.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.81 : 409.73 = 186.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.81/409.73 = 186.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.81x = 409.73 × 186.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.81x = 76,313.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,313.33/296.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.12

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