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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.87, 413.34 and 194.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.87, 413.34 and 194.57 is: 291.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.87 : 413.34 = 194.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.87/413.34 = 194.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.87x = 413.34 × 194.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.87x = 80,421.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,421.50/275.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.52

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