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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.35, 411.08 and 192.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.35, 411.08 and 192.80 is: 288.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.35 : 411.08 = 192.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.35/411.08 = 192.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.35x = 411.08 × 192.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.35x = 79,253.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,253.98/274.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.88

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