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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.02, 410.57 and 192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.02, 410.57 and 192.72 is: 288.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.02 : 410.57 = 192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.02/410.57 = 192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.02x = 410.57 × 192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.02x = 79,123.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,123.27/274.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.75

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