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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.64, 411.96 and 193.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.64, 411.96 and 193.64 is: 290.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.64 : 411.96 = 193.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.64/411.96 = 193.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.64x = 411.96 × 193.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.64x = 79,771.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,771.93/274.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.46

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