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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.66, 416.67 and 192.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.66, 416.67 and 192.34 is: 288.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.66 : 416.67 = 192.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.66/416.67 = 192.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.66x = 416.67 × 192.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.66x = 80,142.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,142.31/277.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.63

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