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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.13, 412.24 and 193.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.13, 412.24 and 193.81 is: 290.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.13 : 412.24 = 193.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.13/412.24 = 193.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.13x = 412.24 × 193.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.13x = 79,896.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,896.23/275.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.39

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