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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.05, 414.63 and 195.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.05, 414.63 and 195.51 is: 292.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.05 : 414.63 = 195.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.05/414.63 = 195.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.05x = 414.63 × 195.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.05x = 81,064.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,064.31/277.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.60

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