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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.02, 411.60 and 193.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.02, 411.60 and 193.48 is: 289.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.02 : 411.60 = 193.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.02/411.60 = 193.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.02x = 411.60 × 193.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.02x = 79,636.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,636.37/275.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.57

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