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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.76, 416.80 and 208.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.76, 416.80 and 208.96 is: 313.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.76 : 416.80 = 208.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.76/416.80 = 208.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.76x = 416.80 × 208.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.76x = 87,094.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,094.53/277.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.56

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