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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.62, 409.96 and 196.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.62, 409.96 and 196.21 is: 293.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.62 : 409.96 = 196.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.62/409.96 = 196.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.62x = 409.96 × 196.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.62x = 80,439.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,439.01/273.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.98

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