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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.81, 416.18 and 254.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.81, 416.18 and 254.86 is: 381.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.81 : 416.18 = 254.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.81/416.18 = 254.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.81x = 416.18 × 254.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.81x = 106,066.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,066.36/277.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.79

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