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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.92, 411.62 and 192.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.92, 411.62 and 192.73 is: 288.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.92 : 411.62 = 192.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.92/411.62 = 192.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.92x = 411.62 × 192.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.92x = 79,331.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,331.52/274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.56

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