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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.99, 416.06 and 209.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.99, 416.06 and 209.34 is: 313.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.99 : 416.06 = 209.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.99/416.06 = 209.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.99x = 416.06 × 209.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.99x = 87,098.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,098.00/277.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.31

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