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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.68, 413.52 and 194.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.68, 413.52 and 194.56 is: 291.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.68 : 413.52 = 194.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.68/413.52 = 194.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.68x = 413.52 × 194.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.68x = 80,454.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,454.45/275.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.84

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