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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.49, 416.41 and 190.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.49, 416.41 and 190.76 is: 286.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.49 : 416.41 = 190.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.49/416.41 = 190.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.49x = 416.41 × 190.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.49x = 79,431.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,431.81/277.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.25

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