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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.94, 416.69 and 191.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.94, 416.69 and 191.01 is: 286.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.94 : 416.69 = 191.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.94/416.69 = 191.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.94x = 416.69 × 191.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.94x = 79,591.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,591.96/277.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.36

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