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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.90, 416.31 and 181.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.90, 416.31 and 181.42 is: 271.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.90 : 416.31 = 181.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.90/416.31 = 181.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.90x = 416.31 × 181.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.90x = 75,526.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,526.96/277.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.78

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