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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.40, 412.64 and 194.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.40, 412.64 and 194.07 is: 290.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.40 : 412.64 = 194.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.40/412.64 = 194.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.40x = 412.64 × 194.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.40x = 80,082.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,082.28/275.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.79

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