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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.50, 411.32 and 192.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.50, 411.32 and 192.37 is: 288.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.50 : 411.32 = 192.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.50/411.32 = 192.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.50x = 411.32 × 192.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.50x = 79,126.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,126.16/274.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.26

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