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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.19, 412.92 and 193.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.19, 412.92 and 193.65 is: 290.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.19 : 412.92 = 193.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.19/412.92 = 193.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.19x = 412.92 × 193.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.19x = 79,961.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,961.96/275.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.57

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