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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.42, 409.94 and 196.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.42, 409.94 and 196.34 is: 294.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.42 : 409.94 = 196.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.42/409.94 = 196.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.42x = 409.94 × 196.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.42x = 80,487.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,487.62/273.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.37

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