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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.26, 413.93 and 194.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.26, 413.93 and 194.93 is: 292.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.26 : 413.93 = 194.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.26/413.93 = 194.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.26x = 413.93 × 194.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.26x = 80,687.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,687.37/276.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.07

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