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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.25, 411.28 and 196.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.25, 411.28 and 196.55 is: 294.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.25 : 411.28 = 196.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.25/411.28 = 196.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.25x = 411.28 × 196.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.25x = 80,837.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,837.08/274.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.76

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