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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.14, 415.80 and 205.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.14, 415.80 and 205.56 is: 308.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.14 : 415.80 = 205.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.14/415.80 = 205.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.14x = 415.80 × 205.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.14x = 85,471.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,471.85/277.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.41

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