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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.93, 417.17 and 209.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.93, 417.17 and 209.22 is: 314.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.93 : 417.17 = 209.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.93/417.17 = 209.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.93x = 417.17 × 209.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.93x = 87,280.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,280.31/277.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.04

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