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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.07, 415.15 and 195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.07, 415.15 and 195.75 is: 293.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.07 : 415.15 = 195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.07/415.15 = 195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.07x = 415.15 × 195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.07x = 81,264.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,264.63/277.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.30

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