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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.80, 412.74 and 190.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.80, 412.74 and 190.36 is: 284.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.80 : 412.74 = 190.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.80/412.74 = 190.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.80x = 412.74 × 190.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.80x = 78,569.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,569.19/275.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.88

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