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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.96, 409.94 and 185.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.96, 409.94 and 185.02 is: 255.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.96 : 409.94 = 185.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.96/409.94 = 185.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.96x = 409.94 × 185.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.96x = 75,847.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,847.10/296.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.41

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