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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.96, 411.44 and 194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.96, 411.44 and 194 is: 290.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.96 : 411.44 = 194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.96/411.44 = 194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.96x = 411.44 × 194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.96x = 79,819.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,819.36/274.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.29

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