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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.47, 412.73 and 194.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.47, 412.73 and 194.14 is: 290.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.47 : 412.73 = 194.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.47/412.73 = 194.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.47x = 412.73 × 194.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.47x = 80,127.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,127.40/275.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.88

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