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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.97, 409.86 and 186.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.97, 409.86 and 186.50 is: 257.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.97 : 409.86 = 186.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.97/409.86 = 186.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.97x = 409.86 × 186.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.97x = 76,439.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,439.91/296.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.40

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