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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.86, 411.84 and 192.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.86, 411.84 and 192.74 is: 288.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.86 : 411.84 = 192.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.86/411.84 = 192.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.86x = 411.84 × 192.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.86x = 79,375.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,375.98/274.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.79

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