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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.34, 409.02 and 196.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.34, 409.02 and 196.12 is: 293.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.34 : 409.02 = 196.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.34/409.02 = 196.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.34x = 409.02 × 196.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.34x = 80,217.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,217.00/273.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.47

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