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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.21, 415.41 and 196.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.21, 415.41 and 196.21 is: 294.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.21 : 415.41 = 196.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.21/415.41 = 196.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.21x = 415.41 × 196.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.21x = 81,507.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,507.60/277.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.03

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