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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.48, 415.42 and 195.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.48, 415.42 and 195.01 is: 291.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.48 : 415.42 = 195.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.48/415.42 = 195.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.48x = 415.42 × 195.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.48x = 81,011.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,011.86/277.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.96

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