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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.95, 416.76 and 191.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.95, 416.76 and 191.39 is: 286.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.95 : 416.76 = 191.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.95/416.76 = 191.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.95x = 416.76 × 191.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.95x = 79,761.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,761.61/277.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.96

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