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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.15, 415.64 and 190.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.15, 415.64 and 190.46 is: 285.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.15 : 415.64 = 190.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.15/415.64 = 190.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.15x = 415.64 × 190.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.15x = 79,162.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,162.79/277.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.63

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