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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.11, 415.55 and 185.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.11, 415.55 and 185.78 is: 278.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.11 : 415.55 = 185.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.11/415.55 = 185.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.11x = 415.55 × 185.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.11x = 77,197.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,197.87/277.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.58

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