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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.40, 413.09 and 194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.40, 413.09 and 194.60 is: 291.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.40 : 413.09 = 194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.40/413.09 = 194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.40x = 413.09 × 194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.40x = 80,384.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,384.28/275.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.88

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