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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.09, 416.04 and 190.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.09, 416.04 and 190.55 is: 286.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.09 : 416.04 = 190.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.09/416.04 = 190.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.09x = 416.04 × 190.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.09x = 79,276.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,276.75/277.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.11

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