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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.16, 415.40 and 196.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.16, 415.40 and 196.02 is: 293.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.16 : 415.40 = 196.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.16/415.40 = 196.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.16x = 415.40 × 196.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.16x = 81,425.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,425.73/277.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.79

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