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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.88, 409.81 and 195.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.88, 409.81 and 195.92 is: 270.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.88 : 409.81 = 195.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.88/409.81 = 195.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.88x = 409.81 × 195.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.88x = 80,291.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,291.04/296.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.45

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