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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.92, 413.22 and 194.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.92, 413.22 and 194.80 is: 291.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.92 : 413.22 = 194.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.92/413.22 = 194.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.92x = 413.22 × 194.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.92x = 80,495.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,495.26/275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.73

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