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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.45, 410.31 and 196.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.45, 410.31 and 196.65 is: 295.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.45 : 410.31 = 196.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.45/410.31 = 196.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.45x = 410.31 × 196.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.45x = 80,687.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,687.46/273.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.07

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