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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.68, 415.65 and 190.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.68, 415.65 and 190.50 is: 285.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.68 : 415.65 = 190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.68/415.65 = 190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.68x = 415.65 × 190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.68x = 79,181.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,181.89/277.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.16

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