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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.87, 409.50 and 186.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.87, 409.50 and 186.15 is: 256.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.87 : 409.50 = 186.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.87/409.50 = 186.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.87x = 409.50 × 186.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.87x = 76,228.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,228.43/296.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.77

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