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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.09, 411.23 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.09, 411.23 and 196.08 is: 294.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.09 : 411.23 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.09/411.23 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.09x = 411.23 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.09x = 80,633.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,633.98/274.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.19

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