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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.16, 415.38 and 204.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.16, 415.38 and 204.68 is: 306.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.16 : 415.38 = 204.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.16/415.38 = 204.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.16x = 415.38 × 204.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.16x = 85,019.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,019.98/277.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.75

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