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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.50, 411.71 and 193.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.50, 411.71 and 193.10 is: 289.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.50 : 411.71 = 193.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.50/411.71 = 193.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.50x = 411.71 × 193.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.50x = 79,498.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,498.18/274.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.61

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