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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.87, 411.85 and 193.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.87, 411.85 and 193.57 is: 290.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.87 : 411.85 = 193.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.87/411.85 = 193.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.87x = 411.85 × 193.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.87x = 79,721.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,721.80/274.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.03

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