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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.55, 412.38 and 194.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.55, 412.38 and 194.01 is: 290.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.55 : 412.38 = 194.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.55/412.38 = 194.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.55x = 412.38 × 194.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.55x = 80,005.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,005.84/275.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.35

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