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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.55, 416.60 and 211.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.55, 416.60 and 211.94 is: 318.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.55 : 416.60 = 211.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.55/416.60 = 211.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.55x = 416.60 × 211.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.55x = 88,293.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,293.14/277.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.12

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