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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.32, 415.90 and 200.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.32, 415.90 and 200.05 is: 300.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.32 : 415.90 = 200.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.32/415.90 = 200.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.32x = 415.90 × 200.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.32x = 83,200.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,200.80/277.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.02

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