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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.98, 416.61 and 204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.98, 416.61 and 204.66 is: 306.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.98 : 416.61 = 204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.98/416.61 = 204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.98x = 416.61 × 204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.98x = 85,263.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,263.40/277.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.72

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