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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.31, 414.18 and 194.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.31, 414.18 and 194.90 is: 292.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.31 : 414.18 = 194.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.31/414.18 = 194.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.31x = 414.18 × 194.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.31x = 80,724.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,724.72/276.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.16

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