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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.44, 411.86 and 193.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.44, 411.86 and 193.36 is: 290.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.44 : 411.86 = 193.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.44/411.86 = 193.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.44x = 411.86 × 193.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.44x = 79,637.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,637.25/274.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.18

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