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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.48, 409.74 and 196.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.48, 409.74 and 196.32 is: 294.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.48 : 409.74 = 196.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.48/409.74 = 196.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.48x = 409.74 × 196.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.48x = 80,440.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,440.16/273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.14

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