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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.59, 411.98 and 191.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.59, 411.98 and 191.57 is: 287.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.59 : 411.98 = 191.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.59/411.98 = 191.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.59x = 411.98 × 191.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.59x = 78,919.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,919.99/274.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.41

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