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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.83, 409.26 and 191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.83, 409.26 and 191.76 is: 264.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.83 : 409.26 = 191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.83/409.26 = 191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.83x = 409.26 × 191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.83x = 78,479.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,479.70/296.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.39

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