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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277, 415.08 and 190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277, 415.08 and 190.32 is: 285.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277 : 415.08 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277/415.08 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277x = 415.08 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277x = 78,998.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,998.03/277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.19

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