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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.09, 415.55 and 185.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.09, 415.55 and 185.83 is: 278.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.09 : 415.55 = 185.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.09/415.55 = 185.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.09x = 415.55 × 185.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.09x = 77,221.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,221.08/277.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.69

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