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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.88, 410.28 and 196.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.88, 410.28 and 196.48 is: 294.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.88 : 410.28 = 196.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.88/410.28 = 196.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.88x = 410.28 × 196.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.88x = 80,611.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,611.81/273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.33

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