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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.61, 415.84 and 190.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.61, 415.84 and 190.54 is: 285.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.61 : 415.84 = 190.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.61/415.84 = 190.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.61x = 415.84 × 190.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.61x = 79,234.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,234.15/277.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.42

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