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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.32, 412.98 and 190.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.32, 412.98 and 190.36 is: 285.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.32 : 412.98 = 190.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.32/412.98 = 190.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.32x = 412.98 × 190.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.32x = 78,614.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,614.87/275.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.54

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