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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.25, 415.52 and 212.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.25, 415.52 and 212.01 is: 317.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.25 : 415.52 = 212.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.25/415.52 = 212.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.25x = 415.52 × 212.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.25x = 88,094.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,094.40/277.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.74

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