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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.89, 412.41 and 193.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.89, 412.41 and 193.89 is: 290.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.89 : 412.41 = 193.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.89/412.41 = 193.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.89x = 412.41 × 193.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.89x = 79,963.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,963.36/274.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.89

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