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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.29, 410.79 and 192.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.29, 410.79 and 192.87 is: 288.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.29 : 410.79 = 192.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.29/410.79 = 192.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.29x = 410.79 × 192.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.29x = 79,229.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,229.07/274.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.85

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