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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.86, 411.92 and 193.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.86, 411.92 and 193.04 is: 289.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.86 : 411.92 = 193.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.86/411.92 = 193.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.86x = 411.92 × 193.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.86x = 79,517.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,517.04/274.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.30

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