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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.83, 416.46 and 185.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.83, 416.46 and 185.36 is: 277.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.83 : 416.46 = 185.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.83/416.46 = 185.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.83x = 416.46 × 185.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.83x = 77,195.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,195.03/277.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.85

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