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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.64, 413.46 and 194.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.64, 413.46 and 194.64 is: 291.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.64 : 413.46 = 194.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.64/413.46 = 194.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.64x = 413.46 × 194.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.64x = 80,475.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,475.85/275.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.96

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