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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.19, 414.42 and 194.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.19, 414.42 and 194.65 is: 292.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.19 : 414.42 = 194.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.19/414.42 = 194.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.19x = 414.42 × 194.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.19x = 80,666.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,666.85/276.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.07

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