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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.72, 415.50 and 195.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.72, 415.50 and 195.64 is: 292.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.72 : 415.50 = 195.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.72/415.50 = 195.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.72x = 415.50 × 195.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.72x = 81,288.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,288.42/277.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.70

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