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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.32, 411.50 and 197.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.32, 411.50 and 197.64 is: 296.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.32 : 411.50 = 197.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.32/411.50 = 197.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.32x = 411.50 × 197.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.32x = 81,328.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,328.86/274.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.47

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