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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.93, 416.59 and 209.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.93, 416.59 and 209.23 is: 313.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.93 : 416.59 = 209.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.93/416.59 = 209.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.93x = 416.59 × 209.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.93x = 87,165.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,165.08/277.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.62

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