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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.04, 413.50 and 194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.04, 413.50 and 194.52 is: 291.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.04 : 413.50 = 194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.04/413.50 = 194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.04x = 413.50 × 194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.04x = 80,434.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,434.02/276.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.39

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