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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.89, 413.91 and 194.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.89, 413.91 and 194.89 is: 292.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.89 : 413.91 = 194.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.89/413.91 = 194.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.89x = 413.91 × 194.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.89x = 80,666.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,666.92/275.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.39

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