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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.66, 409.86 and 196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.66, 409.86 and 196.44 is: 294.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.66 : 409.86 = 196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.66/409.86 = 196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.66x = 409.86 × 196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.66x = 80,512.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,512.90/273.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.21

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