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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.71, 411.59 and 193.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.71, 411.59 and 193.17 is: 289.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.71 : 411.59 = 193.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.71/411.59 = 193.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.71x = 411.59 × 193.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.71x = 79,506.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,506.84/274.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.42

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