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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.05, 411.63 and 193.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.05, 411.63 and 193.51 is: 289.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.05 : 411.63 = 193.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.05/411.63 = 193.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.05x = 411.63 × 193.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.05x = 79,654.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,654.52/275.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.60

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