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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.37, 416.24 and 190.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.37, 416.24 and 190.96 is: 286.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.37 : 416.24 = 190.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.37/416.24 = 190.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.37x = 416.24 × 190.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.37x = 79,483.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,483.91/277.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.56

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