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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.44, 411.94 and 197.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.44, 411.94 and 197.50 is: 296.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.44 : 411.94 = 197.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.44/411.94 = 197.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.44x = 411.94 × 197.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.44x = 81,358.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,358.15/274.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.45

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