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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.08, 414.70 and 190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.08, 414.70 and 190.20 is: 284.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.08 : 414.70 = 190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.08/414.70 = 190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.08x = 414.70 × 190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.08x = 78,875.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,875.94/277.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.67

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