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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.77, 414.77 and 199.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.77, 414.77 and 199.37 is: 298.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.77 : 414.77 = 199.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.77/414.77 = 199.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.77x = 414.77 × 199.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.77x = 82,692.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,692.73/276.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.78

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