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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.09, 412.73 and 197.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.09, 412.73 and 197.08 is: 295.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.09 : 412.73 = 197.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.09/412.73 = 197.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.09x = 412.73 × 197.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.09x = 81,340.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,340.83/275.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.69

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