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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.44, 415.85 and 186.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.44, 415.85 and 186.62 is: 279.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.44 : 415.85 = 186.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.44/415.85 = 186.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.44x = 415.85 × 186.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.44x = 77,603.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,603.96/277.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.72

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