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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.87, 444.21 and 181.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.87, 444.21 and 181.40 is: 271.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.87 : 444.21 = 181.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.87/444.21 = 181.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.87x = 444.21 × 181.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.87x = 80,577.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,577.47/296.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.43

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