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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.92, 444.26 and 205.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.92, 444.26 and 205.79 is: 307.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.92 : 444.26 = 205.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.92/444.26 = 205.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.92x = 444.26 × 205.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.92x = 91,423.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,423.75/296.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.91

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