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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.40, 415.17 and 186.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.40, 415.17 and 186.06 is: 278.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.40 : 415.17 = 186.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.40/415.17 = 186.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.40x = 415.17 × 186.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.40x = 77,246.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,246.53/277.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.47

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