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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.10, 416.06 and 268.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.10, 416.06 and 268.22 is: 402.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.10 : 416.06 = 268.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.10/416.06 = 268.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.10x = 416.06 × 268.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.10x = 111,597.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,597.32/277.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.74

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