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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.88, 412.27 and 193.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.88, 412.27 and 193.47 is: 290.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.88 : 412.27 = 193.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.88/412.27 = 193.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.88x = 412.27 × 193.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.88x = 79,761.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,761.39/274.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.17

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