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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.32, 411.62 and 197.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.32, 411.62 and 197.30 is: 296.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.32 : 411.62 = 197.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.32/411.62 = 197.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.32x = 411.62 × 197.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.32x = 81,212.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,212.63/274.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.05

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