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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.12, 414.96 and 249.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.12, 414.96 and 249.94 is: 374.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.12 : 414.96 = 249.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.12/414.96 = 249.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.12x = 414.96 × 249.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.12x = 103,715.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,715.10/277.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.26

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