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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.30, 413.01 and 194.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.30, 413.01 and 194.30 is: 291.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.30 : 413.01 = 194.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.30/413.01 = 194.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.30x = 413.01 × 194.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.30x = 80,244.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,244.81/275.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.49

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