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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.95, 409.71 and 192.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.95, 409.71 and 192.19 is: 265.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.95 : 409.71 = 192.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.95/409.71 = 192.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.95x = 409.71 × 192.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.95x = 78,742.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,742.16/296.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.17

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