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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.28, 413.66 and 194.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.28, 413.66 and 194.88 is: 291.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.28 : 413.66 = 194.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.28/413.66 = 194.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.28x = 413.66 × 194.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.28x = 80,614.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,614.06/276.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.78

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