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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.16, 415.32 and 190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.16, 415.32 and 190.40 is: 285.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.16 : 415.32 = 190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.16/415.32 = 190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.16x = 415.32 × 190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.16x = 79,076.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,076.93/277.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.31

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