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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.19, 415.02 and 199.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.19, 415.02 and 199.73 is: 299.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.19 : 415.02 = 199.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.19/415.02 = 199.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.19x = 415.02 × 199.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.19x = 82,893.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,893.73/277.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.05

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