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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.81, 413.85 and 195.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.81, 413.85 and 195.17 is: 292.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.81 : 413.85 = 195.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.81/413.85 = 195.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.81x = 413.85 × 195.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.81x = 80,771.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,771.10/275.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.85

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