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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.58, 411.41 and 193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.58, 411.41 and 193.28 is: 289.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.58 : 411.41 = 193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.58/411.41 = 193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.58x = 411.41 × 193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.58x = 79,515.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,515.75/274.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.59

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