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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.97, 445.59 and 187.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.97, 445.59 and 187.26 is: 280.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.97 : 445.59 = 187.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.97/445.59 = 187.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.97x = 445.59 × 187.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.97x = 83,439.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,439.51/296.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.97

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