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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.18, 415.18 and 190.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.18, 415.18 and 190.10 is: 284.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.18 : 415.18 = 190.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.18/415.18 = 190.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.18x = 415.18 × 190.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.18x = 78,925.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,925.72/277.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.75

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