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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.76, 412.92 and 194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.76, 412.92 and 194.16 is: 290.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.76 : 412.92 = 194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.76/412.92 = 194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.76x = 412.92 × 194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.76x = 80,172.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,172.55/275.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.73

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