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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.20, 413.70 and 194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.20, 413.70 and 194.60 is: 292.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.20 : 413.70 = 194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.20/413.70 = 194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.20x = 413.70 × 194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.20x = 80,506.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,506.02/275.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.54

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