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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.15, 415.27 and 195.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.15, 415.27 and 195.82 is: 293.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.15 : 415.27 = 195.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.15/415.27 = 195.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.15x = 415.27 × 195.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.15x = 81,318.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,318.17/277.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.41

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