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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.74, 415.79 and 186.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.74, 415.79 and 186.22 is: 278.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.74 : 415.79 = 186.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.74/415.79 = 186.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.74x = 415.79 × 186.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.74x = 77,428.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,428.41/277.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.78

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