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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.99, 414.75 and 194.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.99, 414.75 and 194.97 is: 291.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.99 : 414.75 = 194.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.99/414.75 = 194.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.99x = 414.75 × 194.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.99x = 80,863.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,863.81/276.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.94

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