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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.32, 416.46 and 191.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.32, 416.46 and 191.88 is: 288.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.32 : 416.46 = 191.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.32/416.46 = 191.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.32x = 416.46 × 191.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.32x = 79,910.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,910.34/277.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.15

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