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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.26, 416.16 and 195.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.26, 416.16 and 195.86 is: 293.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.26 : 416.16 = 195.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.26/416.16 = 195.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.26x = 416.16 × 195.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.26x = 81,507.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,507.02/277.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.97

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