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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.86, 416.42 and 196.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.86, 416.42 and 196.04 is: 293.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.86 : 416.42 = 196.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.86/416.42 = 196.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.86x = 416.42 × 196.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.86x = 81,634.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,634.98/277.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.80

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