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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.26, 415.42 and 185.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.26, 415.42 and 185.98 is: 278.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.26 : 415.42 = 185.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.26/415.42 = 185.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.26x = 415.42 × 185.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.26x = 77,257.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,257.73/277.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.65

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