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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.40, 412.70 and 189.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.40, 412.70 and 189.80 is: 284.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.40 : 412.70 = 189.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.40/412.70 = 189.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.40x = 412.70 × 189.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.40x = 78,330.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,330.46/275.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.42

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