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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.73, 416.26 and 209.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.73, 416.26 and 209.03 is: 313.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.73 : 416.26 = 209.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.73/416.26 = 209.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.73x = 416.26 × 209.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.73x = 87,010.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,010.17/277.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.29

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