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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.30, 410.76 and 196.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.30, 410.76 and 196.94 is: 294.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.30 : 410.76 = 196.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.30/410.76 = 196.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.30x = 410.76 × 196.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.30x = 80,895.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,895.07/274.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.91

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