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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.08, 415.88 and 200.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.08, 415.88 and 200.12 is: 300.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.08 : 415.88 = 200.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.08/415.88 = 200.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.08x = 415.88 × 200.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.08x = 83,225.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,225.91/277.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.37

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