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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.05, 413.60 and 194.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.05, 413.60 and 194.49 is: 291.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.05 : 413.60 = 194.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.05/413.60 = 194.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.05x = 413.60 × 194.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.05x = 80,441.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,441.55/276.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.41

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