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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.29, 410.25 and 196.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.29, 410.25 and 196.70 is: 295.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.29 : 410.25 = 196.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.29/410.25 = 196.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.29x = 410.25 × 196.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.29x = 80,696.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,696.18/273.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.28

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