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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.00, 415.55 and 147.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.00, 415.55 and 147.08 is: 220.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.00 : 415.55 = 147.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.00/415.55 = 147.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.00x = 415.55 × 147.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.00x = 61,120.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,120.50/277.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.65

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