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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.82, 409.23 and 186.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.82, 409.23 and 186.26 is: 256.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.82 : 409.23 = 186.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.82/409.23 = 186.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.82x = 409.23 × 186.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.82x = 76,221.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,221.13/296.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.79

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