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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.98, 409.70 and 186.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.98, 409.70 and 186.42 is: 257.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.98 : 409.70 = 186.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.98/409.70 = 186.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.98x = 409.70 × 186.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.98x = 76,376.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,376.27/296.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.18

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