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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.96, 409.90 and 184.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.96, 409.90 and 184.98 is: 255.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.96 : 409.90 = 184.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.96/409.90 = 184.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.96x = 409.90 × 184.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.96x = 75,823.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,823.30/296.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.33

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