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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.60, 415.77 and 186.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.60, 415.77 and 186.07 is: 278.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.60 : 415.77 = 186.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.60/415.77 = 186.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.60x = 415.77 × 186.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.60x = 77,362.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,362.32/277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.68

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