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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.92, 409.84 and 186.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.92, 409.84 and 186.39 is: 257.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.92 : 409.84 = 186.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.92/409.84 = 186.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.92x = 409.84 × 186.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.92x = 76,389.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,389.15/296.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.27

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