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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.03, 412.40 and 193.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.03, 412.40 and 193.93 is: 290.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.03 : 412.40 = 193.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.03/412.40 = 193.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.03x = 412.40 × 193.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.03x = 79,976.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,976.73/275.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.79

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