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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.26, 414.32 and 194.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.26, 414.32 and 194.86 is: 292.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.26 : 414.32 = 194.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.26/414.32 = 194.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.26x = 414.32 × 194.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.26x = 80,734.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,734.40/276.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.24

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