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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.20, 414.99 and 195.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.20, 414.99 and 195.39 is: 292.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.20 : 414.99 = 195.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.20/414.99 = 195.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.20x = 414.99 × 195.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.20x = 81,084.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,084.90/277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.51

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