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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.47, 411.24 and 193.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.47, 411.24 and 193.14 is: 289.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.47 : 411.24 = 193.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.47/411.24 = 193.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.47x = 411.24 × 193.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.47x = 79,423.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,423.87/274.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.38

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