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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275, 411.64 and 193.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275, 411.64 and 193.60 is: 289.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275 : 411.64 = 193.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275/411.64 = 193.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275x = 411.64 × 193.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275x = 79,693.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,693.50/275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.79

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