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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.02, 415.60 and 194.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.02, 415.60 and 194.75 is: 292.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.02 : 415.60 = 194.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.02/415.60 = 194.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.02x = 415.60 × 194.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.02x = 80,938.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,938.10/277.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.17

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