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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.81, 410.85 and 193.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.81, 410.85 and 193.17 is: 289.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.81 : 410.85 = 193.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.81/410.85 = 193.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.81x = 410.85 × 193.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.81x = 79,363.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,363.89/273.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.85

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