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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.92, 411.72 and 193.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.92, 411.72 and 193.80 is: 290.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.92 : 411.72 = 193.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.92/411.72 = 193.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.92x = 411.72 × 193.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.92x = 79,791.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,791.34/274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.23

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