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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.68, 416.24 and 205.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.68, 416.24 and 205.86 is: 308.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.68 : 416.24 = 205.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.68/416.24 = 205.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.68x = 416.24 × 205.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.68x = 85,687.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,687.17/277.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.58

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