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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.65, 416.02 and 196.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.65, 416.02 and 196.32 is: 294.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.65 : 416.02 = 196.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.65/416.02 = 196.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.65x = 416.02 × 196.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.65x = 81,674.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,674.48/277.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.16

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