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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.37, 415.59 and 196.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.37, 415.59 and 196.07 is: 293.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.37 : 415.59 = 196.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.37/415.59 = 196.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.37x = 415.59 × 196.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.37x = 81,482.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,482.65/277.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.77

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