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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.94, 412.47 and 193.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.94, 412.47 and 193.82 is: 290.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.94 : 412.47 = 193.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.94/412.47 = 193.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.94x = 412.47 × 193.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.94x = 79,944.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,944.94/274.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.77

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