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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.47, 415.31 and 204.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.47, 415.31 and 204.12 is: 305.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.47 : 415.31 = 204.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.47/415.31 = 204.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.47x = 415.31 × 204.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.47x = 84,772.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,772.06/277.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.52

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