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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.53, 416.47 and 186.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.53, 416.47 and 186.41 is: 279.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.53 : 416.47 = 186.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.53/416.47 = 186.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.53x = 416.47 × 186.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.53x = 77,634.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,634.17/277.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.73

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