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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.72, 416.94 and 186.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.72, 416.94 and 186.82 is: 280.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.72 : 416.94 = 186.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.72/416.94 = 186.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.72x = 416.94 × 186.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.72x = 77,892.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,892.73/277.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.47

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