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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.77, 412.17 and 193.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.77, 412.17 and 193.98 is: 290.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.77 : 412.17 = 193.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.77/412.17 = 193.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.77x = 412.17 × 193.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.77x = 79,952.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,952.74/274.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.98

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