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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.77, 416.76 and 205.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.77, 416.76 and 205.01 is: 307.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.77 : 416.76 = 205.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.77/416.76 = 205.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.77x = 416.76 × 205.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.77x = 85,439.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,439.97/277.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.59

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