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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.75, 413.58 and 194.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.75, 413.58 and 194.35 is: 291.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.75 : 413.58 = 194.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.75/413.58 = 194.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.75x = 413.58 × 194.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.75x = 80,379.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,379.27/275.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.49

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