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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.80, 413.22 and 190.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.80, 413.22 and 190.12 is: 284.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.80 : 413.22 = 190.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.80/413.22 = 190.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.80x = 413.22 × 190.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.80x = 78,561.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,561.39/275.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.85

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