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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.13, 415.64 and 195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.13, 415.64 and 195.72 is: 293.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.13 : 415.64 = 195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.13/415.64 = 195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.13x = 415.64 × 195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.13x = 81,349.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,349.06/277.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.54

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