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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.08, 411.36 and 193.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.08, 411.36 and 193.12 is: 289.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.08 : 411.36 = 193.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.08/411.36 = 193.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.08x = 411.36 × 193.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.08x = 79,441.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,441.84/274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.85

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