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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.77, 413.34 and 189.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.77, 413.34 and 189.10 is: 283.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.77 : 413.34 = 189.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.77/413.34 = 189.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.77x = 413.34 × 189.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.77x = 78,162.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,162.59/275.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.43

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