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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.92, 416.75 and 196.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.92, 416.75 and 196.92 is: 295.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.92 : 416.75 = 196.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.92/416.75 = 196.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.92x = 416.75 × 196.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.92x = 82,066.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,066.41/277.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.29

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